The Saudi Retail Forum (SRF) 2023, hosted by IMAGES RetailME, concluded its inaugural edition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone in unraveling the future of the GCC region's retail industry. SRF 2023 served as a platform to honor and recognize key contributors to the retail industry, applauding their innovative initiatives.
The culmination of the SRF in Riyadh brought together entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators, and global retail giants, echoing the legacy of the Middle East Retail Forum (MRF) initiated 12 years ago in the UAE. Through the SRF, IMAGES RetailME aimed to foster discussions around the retail sector and cultivate a fertile ground for impactful conversations that chart the future of retail in the Middle East and beyond.
The SRF navigated a diverse array of topics, unlocking the treasure chest of retail opportunities that lie ahead for Saudi Arabia. From Retail Tech Vision 2030 to the future-forward landscape of shopping centres, the forum explored the pulse of evolving consumer behaviour and the transformative power of technology, particularly in AI-driven marketing. Also, the culinary playbook unfolded a flavourful journey, while a spotlight on Saudi fashion and lifestyle revealed a market poised for revolutionary trends. With a keen focus on homegrown initiatives ready to make a global impact, the forum explored the dynamics of e-commerce in the KSA.
List of awardees:
Most Admired Retailer of the Year: BEAUTY & WELLNESS |
Charlotte Tilbury |
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Most Admired Retailer of the Year: FOOD & GROCERY |
LuLu Hypermarket |
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Most Admired Retailer of the Year: CHILDREN’S WEAR |
Baby Fitaihi |
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Most Admired Retailer of the Year: FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES |
SKECHERS |
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Most Admired Retailer of the Year: PHARMACY & HEALTHCARE |
Nahdi Medical Company |
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Most Admired LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT RETAILER of the Year |
Monopoly Lifesized Riyadh |
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Most Admired RESPONSIBLE RETAILER of the Year |
LuLu Hypermarket |
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Most Admired E-COMMERCE RETAILER of the Year |
IKEA |
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Most Admired Retailer of the Year: HOME & HOUSEWARE |
Nice |
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Most Admired Value Retailer: Fashion |
Brands For Less |
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Most Admired Value Retailer: Food & Grocery |
Panda Retail Company |
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Most Admired TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR IN THE FOOD SERVICE SECTOR |
KUDU |
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Most Admired CUSTOMER SERVICE INITIATIVE of the Year |
REDTAG |
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Most Admired CUSTOMER SERVICE INITIATIVE of the Year |
Giordano |
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Most Admired Emerging Tech Adopter of the Year |
Panda Retail Company |
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Most Admired RETAIL TRANSFORMATION of the Year |
Steve Madden |
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Most Admired Retail Launch of the Year |
ASICS |
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Most Admired Experiential Retailer of the Year |
Cold Stone Creamery |
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Most Admired STORE DESIGN of the Year: FASHION & LIFESTYLE |
DREAM |
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Most Admired STORE DESIGN of the Year: FOOD SERVICE |
STARBUCKS |
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Most Admired STORE DESIGN of the Year: LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
CoComelon Playdate Riyadh |
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Most Admired STORE DESIGN of the Year: FOOD & GROCERY |
Manuel Supermarket |
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Most Admired STORE DESIGN of the Year: PHARMACY & HEALTHCARE |
Nahdi Medical Company |
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Most Admired BRAND CAMPAIGN of the Year: Home & Houseware |
IKEA |
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Most Admired BRAND CAMPAIGN of the Year: Food Service |
Tim Hortons |
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Most Admired BRAND CAMPAIGN of the Year: Fashion & Lifestyle |
Nayomi |
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Most Admired RESPONSIBLE RETAILER of the Year |
Al Hokair Group |
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Most Admired RESPONSIBLE RETAILER of the Year |
TOMS |
Contacts
Chamodi Gunawardane
chamodi@yardstick-marketing.com
Tel: + 971 56 252 7597
Dimple Menezes
dimple@yardstick-marketing.com
Tel: +971 58 644 6608
Yardstick Marketing Management
PO Box - 116125, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
