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🚀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 The Retail Startup Innovation Summit is an initiative by IMAGES RetailME designed to impact and igniting the spirit of innovation among retail startups. Held alongside the Saudi Retail Forum. It will be a collaborative platform where early-stage ventures, established brands, investors, and industry leaders converge to discuss transformative ideas, showcase emerging technologies, and unlock opportunities for growth in the retail ecosystem in KSA. 💡 Explore transformative ideas and cutting-edge retail technologies 🚀 Unlock new opportunities for growth in Saudi Arabia’s dynamic retail ecosystem 🤝 Connect with early-stage ventures, established brands, and thought leaders 📅 December 10, 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWYzYJDj #RetailStartupSummit #SaudiRetailForum #InnovationInRetail #RetailStartups #SaudiRetail

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Today, we explore the fourth key pillar of retail – 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 Retailers must balance respect for tradition with forward-thinking approaches to succeed in this evolving market. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 The most successful innovations are those that balance global best practices with local nuances. Retailers must develop products and services that resonate with both domestic consumers and international markets. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 As technology advances, retailers are leveraging innovations like AI, data analytics, AR/VR, and automation to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. AI-powered personalization, virtual try-ons, and automated customer service are reshaping how customers interact with brands, both online and in-store. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝑹𝑭 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔, 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒎. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/gryak-YZ #RetailInnovation #FutureOfRetail #TechInRetail #RetailEvolution #SaudiRetail #AIInRetail #RetailTech #OmniChannel #InnovationInRetail #SRF2024 #SaudiArabia #TechDrivenRetail #RetailTransformation #Retail

Dr. Tamim Al-Ghannam is redefining Saudi Arabia’s retail and health landscapes with his visionary leadership. As CEO of #Reefi , he and his cofounder Ahmad Alowied have built a brand that deeply resonates with Gen Z and Millennials, leveraging platforms like Snapchat with creative multi-product video strategies. One of Reefi’s innovative Snapchat campaigns led to impressive growth, including a 371% increase in ROAS! Reefi’s stylish, community-centered homewear offerings have become a staple, with plans for GCC expansion. Beyond retail, Dr. Tamim is a force in e-commerce, co-founding ventures like Balsam, Fikrah Plus, Balloonizer and the Wateen App. He completed his medical studies, transitioned to clinical informatics and later obtained an MBA. He is dedicated to creating a healthier society by making blood donation a seamless, efficient process. Through the Wateen Initiative, he has revolutionized blood donation across the Kingdom, making it accessible and organized, a feat honored by the prestigious King Khalid Award. 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒓. 𝑻𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒎 𝑨𝒍 𝑮𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝑹𝑭 2024! 🗓 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🎫𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/gryak-YZ #SRF2024 #LeadershipInFocus #InnovateCollaborateTransform الدكتور تميم الغنام يقود تحولاً في مشهد تجارة التجزئة والصحة في المملكة برؤية مستقبلية استثنائية. بصفته الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة ريفي، نجح مع شريكه المؤسس أحمد العويد في بناء علامة تجارية تتماشى بعمق مع اهتمامات جيل الألفية وجيل زد، مستفيدين من منصات مثل سناب شات بتوظيف استراتيجيات فيديو إبداعية متعددة المنتجات. وقد أسفرت إحدى حملاتهم المبتكرة على سناب شات عن نمو مذهل، شمل زيادة بنسبة 371% في عائد الإنفاق على الإعلانات! أصبحت تصاميم ريفي للملابس المنزلية العصرية المتمركزة حول المجتمع من أساسيات الحياة اليومية، مع خطط طموحة للتوسع في دول الخليج. إلى جانب قطاع التجزئة، يُعتبر الدكتور تميم الغنام قوة مؤثرة في التجارة الإلكترونية، حيث شارك في تأسيس مشاريع ناجحة مثل بلسم وفكرة بلس وبالونايزر وتطبيق وتين. بعد إكمال دراسته في الطب، انتقل إلى مجال المعلوماتية السريرية وحصل لاحقًا على درجة الماجستير في إدارة الأعمال. يتمتع الدكتور تميم برؤية تهدف إلى بناء مجتمع أكثر صحة عبر تسهيل وتبسيط عملية التبرع بالدم. ومن خلال مبادرة وتين، أحدث ثورة في هذا المجال في المملكة، مما جعل التبرع بالدم عملية ميسّرة ومنظمة، وهو إنجازٌ حظي بتكريم جائزة الملك خالد المرموقة. سجل الآن وانضم إلى المحادثة مع الدكتور تميم الغنام في منتدى التجزئة السعودي 2024! 🗓 10 ديسمبر 2024 📍 فندق جي دبليو ماريوت، الرياض 🎫 سجل الآن: https://lnkd.in/ghfQ_4tj #منتدى التجزئة السعودي #القيادة تحت الأضواء #ابتكار تعاون تحول

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 Foodics 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐑𝐅 2024. Foodics is the leading restaurant operations and payment tech in the MENA region, powering the operations of over 30,000 restaurants with an all-in-one software ecosystem. They are on a mission to help restaurant operators bring their culinary visions to life with financial stability and personal satisfaction, where every transaction in restaurants, from customers to suppliers, flows seamlessly through their platform, bringing operational efficiency, fostering customer connections, and enabling financial success. 🗓 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/gryak-YZ #SRF2024 #RetailExcellence #Foodics #BusinessPartner #Retail

Meet Sanjeev Sharma CEO of United Homeware Company - nice , who is Powering Furnishing and Lifestyle Retail’s Transformation in the Kingdom. Sanjeev Sharma has been at the forefront of shaping the Middle East’s retail sector, with a special focus on Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience, he began his journey in the UAE, crafting cross-border strategies and later leading Landmark Group’s Home Centre across 6 countries, managing 170 stores and a team of over 1,000. At NICE, Sanjeev is driving the brand’s transformational growth Focused on Vision 2030. He has launched an omnichannel strategy to enhance customer experience. His strategic approach is advancing NICE as a leader in Saudi’s retail landscape, combining global practices with solutions tailored to both traditional and modern Saudi homes. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄: An Al Fozan Holding Company endeavour, NICE was founded in 2011. NICE Showrooms are a unique shopping destination, with a geographic footprint in six cities spanning the Central, Eastern and Western provinces. 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒋𝒆𝒆𝒗 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝑹𝑭 2024! 🗓 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🎫 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc #SRF2024 #LeadershipInFocus #InnovateCollaborateTransform تعرّف على سانجيف شارما: الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة نايس، الذي يقود تحول قطاع تجارة التجزئة للأثاث ونمط الحياة في المملكة. يُعتبر سانجيف شارما أحد روّاد تشكيل قطاع التجزئة في الشرق الأوسط، مع تركيز خاص على المملكة العربية السعودية. ومع أكثر من 20 عامًا من الخبرة، بدأ مسيرته المهنية في الإمارات، حيث قام بتطوير استراتيجيات عابرة للحدود، ومن ثم تولى قيادة هوم سنتر التابعة لمجموعة لاندمارك في 6 دول، مشرفًا على 170 متجرًا وأكثر من 1000 موظف. في نايس، يقود سانجيف التحول الاستراتيجي للعلامة بما يتماشى مع رؤية 2030. أطلق استراتيجية شاملة متعددة القنوات لتعزيز تجربة العملاء. وتعمل استراتيجيته على ترسيخ مكانة نايس كأحد الرواد في مشهد التجزئة السعودي، وذلك بدمج أفضل الممارسات العالمية مع حلول مبتكرة تلبي احتياجات المنازل السعودية التقليدية والعصرية. نايس في سطور: تأسست نايس كمشروع تابع لشركة الفوزان القابضة في عام 2011. وتعتبر معارض نايس وجهة تسوق استثنائية وتنتشر عبر ست مدن تغطي مناطق المملكة الوسطى والشرقية والغربية. سجّل الآن وانضم إلى المحادثة مع سانجيف شارما في منتدى التجزئة السعودي 2024! 🗓 10 ديسمبر 2024 📍 فندق جي دبليو ماريوت، الرياض 🎫 سجل الآن: https://lnkd.in/gu3u2PZN #منتدى التجزئة السعودي #القيادة تحت الأضواء # ابتكار تعاون تحول

Hesham Almekkawi 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 29 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭. He was appointed in 2021 as the CEO of AG Café International Management Company to spreadhead an aggressive growth plan for Tim Hortons - Middle East . He is the founder and president of ATK Business Consulting in the United States and UAE. Prior to Tim Hortons, Hesham held several leadership positions for several conglomerate companies. He was the Vice President of Hospitality for Majid Al Futtaim and the Chief Operating Officer for Kuwait Food Company (Americana) in UAE. Prior moving to Dubai in 2008, Mr. Almekkawi was the Regional Director of Pizza Hut for the Mid-Atlantic Region in the United States where he spent 15 years with YUM! Brands. Mr. Almekkawi holds an EMBA from the Zicklin School of Business in New York, where he served afterword as an adjunct professor from 2003 to 2006 teaching service strategies and operations management. Among his credentials, Mr. Almekkawi is a Certified International Life Coach, NLP Practitioner and Certified Public Speaker, Mentor and Coach by John Maxwell and the Author of “The 9 Traits of HERO Brands”. He was nominated as one of the 200 global influential leaders in 2023 and CEO of the Year in 2024 by White Pages International and one of the revolutionary CEOs to watch in 2023 by CIOlook Magazine. He was selected as one of the 100 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬 by IMAGES RetailME in 2023. 🗓 10 December 2024 📍 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh 🎫 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc هشام المكاوي هو خبير قيادي يتمتع بخبرة تزيد عن 29 عامًا في إدارة سلاسل المطاعم العالمية في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط. تم تعيينه في عام 2021 رئيسًا تنفيذيًا لشركة "إيه جي كافيه إنترناشونال" لقيادة خطة توسعية طموحة لعلامة "تيم هورتنز" في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، كما أنه المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة "إيه تي كيه للاستشارات التجارية" في كل من الولايات المتحدة والإمارات. وقبل انتقاله إلى دبي في عام 2008، شغل المكاوي منصب المدير الإقليمي لمطاعم "بيتزا هت" لمنطقة وسط المحيط الأطلسي في الولايات المتحدة، حيث أمضى 15 عامًا مع شركة "يام! براندز".يحمل السيد المكاوي درجة الماجستير التنفيذي في إدارة الأعمال (EMBA) من كلية زيكلين لإدارة الأعمال في نيويورك، حيث عمل أيضًا كأستاذ مساعد بين عامي 2003 و2006 في تدريس استراتيجيات الخدمات وإدارة العمليات. تم ترشيحه في عام 2023 كأحد أكثر القادة تأثيرًا على مستوى العالم، وكأفضل رئيس تنفيذي لعام 2024 من قبل مؤسسة وايت بيج الدولية. وفي 2023، أدرجته مجلة "CIOlook" ضمن قائمة أبرز الرؤساء التنفيذيين الثوريين، كما تم اختياره كأحد 100 شخصية أيقونية في قطاع الأغذية والمشروبات من قبل Images Retail ME.

Today, we explore the third key pillar of retail – 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄. 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 When retailers embrace authenticity, sustainability, and trust, they not only create a positive impact that resonates with consumers, but also strengthens their perception in the market building lasting value for for all stakeholders. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 Retailers in Saudi Arabia must integrate global practices with local traditions, creating offerings that are both internationally relevant and authentically aligned with the Kingdom’s values and heritage. 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 As consumers prioritize sustainable choices and smart spending, retailers must show a commitment to environmental and social responsibility while maintaining uncompromised products and services. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 Today’s young consumers are discerning and value-driven; they naturally gravitate toward retailers who are genuine in their commitment to values and ethics. When they see a retailer staying true to its ethos, they feel a stronger connection and perceive it as offering real value for their money. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝑹𝑭 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔, 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒎. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc #ValueInRetail #RetailForGood #SustainableRetail #RetailWithPurpose #RetailAndCommunity #ConsumerTrust #BuildingLoyalty #RetailValues #RetailTransformation #Retail

From a legal career to a Jewellery empire, Leïa Khalaf ’s journey shines as brightly as her designs. Born in Senegal, raised in Lebanon, Leïa’s passion for Jewellery began at just 12. Now, as the visionary behind Leïa K., she’s transforming the Middle Eastern Jewellery scene with a unique blend of elegance, resilience, and innovation. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gWuCWEGe #LeïaK #JewelleryJourney #MiddleEasternElegance #FashionForward #Trailblazer

📢 24 Hours to go! Calling all retailers in #KSA to elevate your Retail Legacy. 🏆 Don't miss the chance to shine on the grand stage- The IMAGES RetailME 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐊𝐒𝐀 2024. This is your moment to be recognized as the pinnacle of retail excellence in the Kingdom. Renowned as the most prestigious retail award in the region, RetailME Awards KSA celebrates the brilliance, innovation, and resilience of the retail industry. With 20+ categories such as Most Admired E-Commerce Retailer, Store Design, Retail Transformation, Brand Campaign of the Year and more, the awards celebrate a broad spectrum of achievements. Our prestigious jury panel, composed of industry leaders, will engage in insightful discussions, recognize excellence, and honor outstanding achievements. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐊𝐒𝐀 2024 https://lnkd.in/gpiFbuR9 For more details contact: Nazia Anjum, Mobile: +971 58 586 9454 | Email: nazia@imagesretailme.com Zahabiya Murtuza, Mobile: +971 50 206 5352 | Email: zahabiya@imagesretailme.com Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your achievements and be celebrated on the grandest stage of retail success. #ImagesRetailMEAwardsKSA #SaudiRetail #Nominations #RetailSuccess

Today, we explore the second pillar in retail – 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒. 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 They are hubs of innovation, engagement and entertainment. The rise of social spaces and immersive experiences is redefining consumer interactions with brands, both online and offline. Retailers must work across categories to create blended experiences that delight and engage. 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 Malls and shopping centers are evolving into dynamic experience hubs, blending retail with entertainment like cinemas, activity zones and diverse dining options. 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Retailers should design visually captivating, immersive store environments that reflect their identity. Personal interactions, engaging layouts, interactive technology and easy checkouts can make in-store shopping memorable, building a deeper connection with customers and enhancing brand loyalty. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐦𝐧𝐢-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 Retailers need to ensure a fluid, connected experience across digital and physical channels. Implementing and adapting to all innovations and technology that will enable customers to move effortlessly between online and offline touchpoints. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝑹𝑭 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔, 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒎. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/g7xFeNKc #SRF2024 #RetailFuture2024 #EmpoweringRetail #FutureOfRetail #RetailTransformation #SaudiVision2030 #RetailInnovation #RetailRevolution #RetailResilience #RetailEcosystem #RetailInKSA

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