Retail & Leisure International

🌍 Where All Retail Meets – Retail Leaders Circle, Riyadh 2025 🛍️ We’re excited to share that our Publisher Jayne Rafter will be attending the RLC Global Forum (an invitation only) event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A global gathering at the heart of innovation and transformation for the retail sector. With the event’s powerful theme, "Where All Retail Meets", this is the perfect opportunity to engage with industry pioneers, explore emerging trends, and exchange groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of commerce. We look forward to meaningful conversations, forging new connections and championing growth in the dynamic retail landscape. If you're attending, connect with Jayne or say hi! 👋 Cenomi Retail; Panda Retail Company – Savola Group; Visa; Diriyah Company l شركة الدرعية; هامات | hamat; Apparel Group; Azad Properties; Chalhoub Group; New Murabba; KAFD | كافد;ROSHN l روشن; Dirah Development;Meta; Alsulaiman Group; Jabal Omar Development Co.; Google #RetailLeadersCircle #RLC #Riyadh #Innovation #RetailTransformation #RLI

This afternoon, our Publisher, Jayne Rafter, moderated an insightful panel session at The Retail Summit Saudi Arabia. Topic: Retail, Hospitality, Real Estate & Entertainment: Collaborating to Engage Consumers. On the panel with Jayne were: Ayman Al Burti, CEO of Azad Properties Mohamed Attia, CEO of Al Othaim Entertainment Mélanie GUILLDOU, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail - KSA Murat Ungun, CEO of Kudu company for food and catering #TRS #SaudiArabia #Conference #Events #Networking #Retail #Leisure #RLI

We’re kicking off this week with some exciting news: the February issue of #RLI is officially out! Packed with fresh insights, lead interviews and projects that inspire, it’s one you won’t want to miss. Our cover story this month is all about global trends that are re-defining the retail & leisure industry. Lead interview include Kayanee; Boadicea the Victorious; Nobu Hospitality; EL&N London & Shoppers Stop. Special Features on global shopfitting & design & spotlight on anticipated project openings! Plus news, views and insights with 'RLI Food Guy' Jonathan Doughty; Panos Linardos; Matt Wells & RLI Meets Meyer Hans-Christian. Make sure you check it out on the link below. Happy reading! https://lnkd.in/grPhd4Mz Havelock One Interiors; Store Makers - Middle East; Daiso USA; Benoy; Pragma Consulting; Essensai067; Cenomi Centers; Al Othaim Life; Downtown Yaşam ve Eğlence Merkezi Vikram Natarajan; Jeremy Taylor; Trevor Horwell; Kavindra Mishra; Alexandra Miller;

Soon Jayne Rafter our Owner & Publisher will be back on a plane to KSA for three much anticipated events commencing with the The Retail Summit's inaugural Saudi event, 27-28 January. RLI is thrilled to once again partner with TRS, a landmark event in the global retail calendar that brings together innovators, leaders, and visionaries to shape the future of the industry. As part of our partnership, I am delighted to offer a limited number of guest passes for retailers to attend this prestigious event. This exclusive opportunity is available for valued clients of RLI, and I would love to see some of you join us in Riyadh to connect, collaborate, and explore the future of retail. If you're a retailer interested in attending and would like to benefit from this incredible experience, please reach out to me directly. If you are not a retailer but would like to learn more about the event please drop me an email jayne.rafter@rli.uk.com and I will connect you with the organisers to facilitate your registration. Let’s make the most of this extraordinary opportunity to network with the best in the business and share insights into shaping the future of retail and leisure. I look forward to seeing you there! #RLI #RetailSummit #Riyadh #Partnership #Networking #Innovation #RetailLeadership

Welcome in 2025 with RLI - The first #RLI #newsletter of the year. As the New Year begins, we’re filled with gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm throughout 2024. From ground-breaking projects to unforgettable events, we’ve witnessed the resilience, adaptability and innovation that define the retail and leisure industries. If you click the link below you will be able to catch a glimpse of what’s to come in 2025. In the news this week we take a look at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty new up-sized flagship store in Covent Garden; Rosewood Amsterdam now accepting reservation from the 1st of June; Bape opens up at American Dream, the three million square foot, Triple Five Group property in New Jersey; Jeddah Tower, expected to be the first one-kilometre-tall building and the world’s tallest building in the making, will serve as a magnet for a surge in global investment in Saudi Arabia & finally MINISO USA to launch Thailand flagship. Enjoy the read and let’s make 2025 a year to remember! https://lnkd.in/efQ5x6CV #retail #leisure #international #media #news #events #marketing #festival #stores #realestate #placemaking #destinations

As the festive season brings warmth and cheer, we at RLI wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Despite its challenges, this year has been filled with innovation, collaboration, and celebration. We're excited to share some highlights and a preview of what's to come in 2025 in our last #RLI #newsletter this year. https://lnkd.in/e--FSti3 In the news this week we take a look at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty upsized flagship store in Covent Garden; Hamleys of London, the world's finest toy maker launches in Naples; Almacenes Gino Passcalli opens large scale store in Cali, Colombia; Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF)announces new $346M entertainment destination in Jazan, Saudi Arabia & finally Ralph Lauren is set to open it's first Thailand cafe under the 'Ralph's Coffee' brand. A huge thank you goes to our partners, contributors and the RLI community. Without you we wouldn't be able to do what we do. Together, we’ve created a platform that celebrates creativity and success in retail and leisure Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with peace, joy and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Enjoy the read!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that the Global RLI Awards Winners Brochure is now live! 🎉 This year's winners represent the very best in innovation, excellence and achievement across the industry, and we’re proud to share their incredible stories and accomplishments with you. 👉 Access the brochure here: https://lnkd.in/e-nr-vut A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists who continue to inspire us and shape the future of our industry. 🏆✨ Aedas; China State Construction International Holdings Limited (3311); TRISON NECSUM; Lendlease; AlAndalus Property Company; Atış Şirketler Grubu; Downtown Yaşam ve Eğlence Merkezi; US POLO ASSN; DeFacto; Daiso USA; AWWG; Hackett London; Keystone Group; umdasch The Store Makers. Take a moment to explore, celebrate, and be inspired! One last BIG thank you to our sponsors and table gift sponsor for helping make this achievable. Boadicea the Victorious; Innesco; Department for Business and Trade; MK Illumination Global; Sands China; TRISON NECSUM #RLIAwards #WinnersBrochure #Innovation #Excellence #Celebration #Retail #Leisure

Wrapping up the year (yes the Christmas pun was intended) with RLI’s sought after December/January (MAPIC) Issue. https://lnkd.in/eaaGziQ6 In our Cover Story this month, we shine the spotlight on Downtown Bursa (Downtown Yaşam ve Eğlence Merkezi), a game-changing development by Atış Şirketler Grubu. We talk to CEO Ahmet Atış to explore this state-of-the-art development offering a modern lifestyle with contemporary design and diverse amenities. Profiles this month include, Benoy - A global leader in architecture and design; Potsdamer Platz - A mixed-use hub of retail, dining and entertainment in Berlin by Brookfield Properties; NEINVER - A major real estate player in Europe that develops, owns and manages retail assets across six countries & McARTHUR Retail Development Specialists - providing expert advisory, planning & leasing services to global retail developments. Lead interviews include: Boyner Buyuk Magazacilik A.S. - Thriving on Diversity; King Living - Enriching the lives of Customers; Boodles - Keeping it in the Family; IT'SUGAR - Unleash your inner child & OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group - A passion for Discovery. The Who's Who in Retail for this bumper edition is Michael Azoulay American Vintage. Our Voyager this month is the #MAPIC Insight where the latest in retail real estate converges with innovation from around the world. Enjoy the read and don't forget to pick up a physical copy if you are in Cannes this week! 😉 Tom Cartledge; Laura Barnes; Karl L. Wambach; Caitlin Warfield; Joan Rouras; Mariana Frade; Phil McArthur, CRX, CSM, CDP; Vythnathan M.; Chetan Kothari; Eren Çamurdan; David Woollcott; Jarett Levan; Jeff Wagoner; Scott Waldron; Asif Alidina; Tim Wilks; Jonathan Doughty SES Spar European Shopping Centers; FASHION HOUSE Group; VIA Outlets; Place Vendôme; Daiso USA

Innovating the Future - Retail, Leisure and the Next Chapter of Experiences In this weeks #RLI #newsletter we reflect on a whirlwind few weeks that have celebrated innovation, collaboration and transformation across the retail and leisure sectors as well as looking at exciting opportunities going forward in to 2025 - it doesn't stop there as event season is well and truly underway in Q4 with MAPIC taking place next week. Click on the newsletter link below to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eGYyf6xx In the news this week, we take a look at WINGSTOP UK (Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd) as they continue on their rapid expansion with a new site opened in Uxbridge; Mitiska REIM expands in the Netherlands with the acquisition of Trefbox Venlo retail centre; London based Women's activewear brand Sweaty Betty continues with their US expansion; Public Investment Fund (PIF) backed Saudi cruise business AROYA CRUISES announces details about it's luxurious Khuzama experience & finally the world renowned QSR chain Subway reaches significant milestone of their 850th outlet in India. If you're in Cannes and would like to meet, then don't hesitate to reach out. Enjoy the read and have a great weekend! #retail #leisure #realestate #placemaking #global #media #marketing #magazine #events #innovation #collaboration #transformation

So Today is the first day of the inaugural International Conference on Shopping Centre and Mall Management or better known as #SCMM Taking place in Antalya, Turkiye - The conference is dedicated to shaping the future of shopping centre and mall management. We are thrilled to announce that our Founder & Publisher Jayne Rafter is MC & Moderator for this exciting event. With a great line up of speakers and thought provoking sessions, this is one not to be missed Oh and if you are at the event and want to meet with Jayne (inbetween sessions etc) drop her a quick message jayne.rafter@rli.uk.com Enjoy!! Audra Lamoon F.I.T.O.L; Shannon Quilty, CSM; David W. Huesser; Dion Pouw; Erik Engstrand; Ben Chesser; Will Odwarka; Lisa Quier Wagner #international #shoppingcentres #mallmanagement #event #conference #innovations #retail #professionals #RLI