Retail Leaders Circle

Throwback to Deloitte's session at the #rlcmena24, where Aditi Nitin, Partner, Middle East Retail, Wholesale & Distribution Sector Lead and Costi Perricos, Partner, Global Generative AI, Analytics & Cognitive Leader discussed Generative AI and how it can be integrated into retail. 💡 ➡ The successful integration of GenAI into retail requires a multi-faceted approach, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration, robust data management, and the development of GenAI expertise within organizations. ➡ As technology evolves, staying agile and informed will be key to unlocking its potential responsibly and effectively. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dTy3edtG #rlc10 #retail #genAI #analytics #deloitte

In her media studio interview during the 2024 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit, the Digital Entrepreneur Karen Wazen spoke about the challenges and strategies of becoming a successful entrepreneur, particularly for influencers. She discussed how balancing multiple roles, such as being an influencer, a brand owner, and a mother, is challenging, but integrating these roles authentically into one's life and business can lead to success. By sharing her journey, Karen hopes to inspire more women and young entrepreneurs to take risks and pursue their passions. 🚀 Watch her interview 👇 #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #retail #entrepreneur #womanentrepreneurship

In her media studio interview, Dina Al Sabbagh, Research & Insights Lead at Snap Inc., offered valuable insights on how retailers can utilize Snapchat’s innovative advertising solutions to engage their audiences and achieve business objectives. She also highlighted key findings from a collaborative whitepaper produced with Kearney, which addresses critical challenges facing the industry today, including the low prioritization by C-suites, resistance to digital transformation, and prevailing outdated mindsets. The whitepaper provides actionable strategies for seamlessly integrating digital innovation across marketing, advertising, branding, and operational processes. Discover mover: https://lnkd.in/dTy3edtG #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #retail #augmentedreality #mediastudio #interview

Saudi Arabia is both a digitally mature and a digitally nascent market when it comes to digital retail and e-commerce. Zia Daniell Wigder, the Chief Content Officer of Insider Intelligence presented some key facts about the Saudi market: ✔ In 2024, Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce share of total retail sales is a total of 7.2%. ✔ Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market is projected to exceed $8 billion by 2027. ✔ Less than 30% of Saudi shoppers consider retail technologically advanced ✔ Internet users aged 16-64 in Saudi Arabia spend almost 3 hours per day on social media. Discover more interesting insights that she shared during the #rlcmena24: https://lnkd.in/dTy3edtG #rlc10 #tb #retail #ecommerce #saudi

The retail sector stands at the forefront of significant change, characterized by unprecedented technological growth and changing consumer demands. 🛍 During the 10th Anniversary of the Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit, global CEOs, policymakers, industry pioneers, and innovators provided deep insights into its future, highlighting innovative strategies and transformative technologies shaping the industry's next decade. 🚀 Here are the key takeaways 👇 Discover more in the Summit's post-event report: https://lnkd.in/djCNM-V4 #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #retail

Watch Debashish Mukherjee, Regional Lead, Consumer & Retail, Middle East & Africa Partner at Kearney discussing the key trends in retail in his media studio interview during the 10th Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit. As he emphasized adopting a digital-first mindset is key, due to the increasing prevalence of mobile searches. 📱 Other trends that he highlighted was the growth of click-and-mortar stores, buy now pay later (BNPL), Q-commerce, and social commerce. 🛍 Discover more 👇 #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #retail #mediastudio #interview #kearney

During the 10th Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit, Anna Germanos, Group Director CPG, Retail, Ecommerce & Luxury, Meta for Middle East & Africa, discussed the power of AI when choosing the right products for the right consumers, highlighting how this tool can help companies with their customers. 💡 ▶ Discover more interesting insights shared during the #rlcmena24: https://lnkd.in/djCNM-V4 #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #retail #ai #tb #quote

In her media studio interview during the 10th Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit, Norma Taki, Middle East Retail & Consumer Market Leader, of PwC Middle East discussed the ongoing journey of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the region. 🚀 She highlighted the significant progress made, especially in the public sector where transformational changes and legislation have been implemented, while the private sector recognizes DEI as both a moral and business imperative, leading to more diverse, innovative, and profitable companies. Watch her interview: 👇 #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #tb #mediastudio #diversity #inclusion

During his media studio interview at the 2024 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit, Karl Nader, Partner & Managing Director at AlixPartners, emphasized that for retailers to thrive in 2024, they must innovate by expanding both physical and online stores and integrating affordability into their offerings. 💡 With Saudi Arabia's retail industry facing challenges due to rising living costs and business expenses, along with higher interest rates impacting cash flow, these strategic moves seem to be essential to move forward. ✔ Watch the full interview 👇 #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #retail #alixpartners #mediastudio

6 common themes were seen across the global markets in 2023 according to the latest Global Retail Development Index by Kearney. 🌍 These insights were shared at the 2024 Retail Leaders Circle Summit. 💡 Discover more about this powerful session with Debashish Mukherjee in our post-event report: https://lnkd.in/dTy3edtG #rlcmena24 #rlc10 #retail #GRDI