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10-11 March 2020 | Atlantis, Dubai

 

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10-11 March 2020 | Atlantis, Dubai

Uniting global retail leaders

Uniting global retail leaders

10-11 MARCH 2020 | ATLANTIS, DUBAI

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The only global gathering that explores the convergence of retail with technology,

experience and hospitality.

The Retail Summit unites global, c-level executives from retail and parallel industries to create and debate the future of commerce.

Facilitating discussions throughout the retail ecosystem and beyond, the Summit turns a spotlight on young, ambitious brands changing the face of retail and the legacy icons leading the way.

In 2020, the Summit will explore the hyper-connected consumer. This customer needs a fast, convenient, frictionless shopping experience, and they need it all on the go. Transactional relationships are no longer enough.

From engaging the “we” generation to enhancing new customer experiences across all channels, do not miss this opportunity to meet and connect with the brightest minds in the industry and take away impactful insights.

 

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  • Inspirational stories, amazing conversations and collaborations with global thought leaders, my peers and wonderful attendees. I came away with a wealth of knowledge that I am confident will be beneficial for continued ambitious and robust growth.
    Lyndon Cormack
    Co-Founder, Herschel Supply Co.
  • A truly professional, innovative and globally minded Retail Summit. The hospitality, content and professionalism was second to nine. A great experience.
    Chris Davis
    VP, Global Marketing, New Balance
  • Truly outstanding. It was fantastic for any business that wants to stay ahead of the global business curve when it comes to technology, experience and hospitality.
    Edie Rodriguez
    Chairman, Americas, Ponant Cruises
  • Once again, thanks for an excellent Summit, and I mean it. Quality of speakers, specially the keynotes, was superb. I look forward to next year’s summit.
    Vikram Idnani
    CIO, Reliance Retail
  • We were very impressed by the calibre of those in the room at The Retail Summit. We met with decision makers from various businesses that have the ability to transform our trajectory as brand in the months and years to come.
    David Lochhead
    Founder, Finlay and Co.

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  • Dubai turns spotlight on retail industry need for more women in the boardroom

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  • Shoppers are scrolling, not strolling in the Retail Revolution

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  • The "Wow" Factor

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    We are delighted to be able to share with you today an exclusive insight into the evening and the experiences shared by our expert panel during our Copenhagen launch event. 

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  • UAE’s US$55 billion retail industry forecast to grow 16% by 2023

    10 Dec 2018 The Retail Summit
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  • Three Ways to Excel at Events

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  • The Death of Mediocre Retail

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    We are delighted to be able to share with you today an exclusive insight into the evening and the experiences shared by our expert panel during our UK launch event. The ways you can differentiate your ...
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  • Huda Kattan shares star billing with Sir Richard Branson at The Retail Summit

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  • Franchise Arabia and The Retail Summit 2019 Establish Exclusive Collaboration Agreement

    25 Oct 2018 Franchise Arabia
    Franchise Arabia has partnered with The Retail Summit to support the #1 global industry event in the calendar year, THE RETAIL SUMMIT 2019, being held on 13th - 14th February 2019 Atlantis, Dubai, UAE ...
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  • Dubai retail sales set to exceed AED 160 billion

    08 May 2018 Dubai Eye
    The value of retail sales in Dubai is expected to exceed AED 160 billion ($43.8 billion) by 2021. That’s according to an analysis by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which says the emirate’ ...
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  • Value of Dubai’s retail market grew to $35 billion in 2017

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  • Retail sales in Dubai are expected to grow to nearly $44bn

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  • Richard Branson to headline the Retail Summit 2019 in Dubai

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    Billionaire entrepreneur and Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson has been announced as the keynote speaker of The Retail Summit 2019, an inaugural international event which is set to be held in D ...
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  • Sir Richard Branson to headline Dubai retail summit in 2019

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    Billionaire businessman and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson will be the keynote speaker of The Retail Summit 2019, a global event to be held in Dubai on February 13th-14th 2019 in partnership ...
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