Not Forgotten

Its been a while...but I've not forgotten you! I am writing this having just stepped off a plane from Barcelona from yet another successful ICSC European Outlet Conference. Quite literally the last few weeks have been a whirlwind of travel and conferences with a blur of time zones, not knowing what planet I’m on yet alone which continent. I feel a bit like Felix Baumgartner, spinning through the air at the speed of sound, only I havn't broken any world records or become a world phenomenon but I have dropped back down to Earth just in time to finish putting the November issue to bed, our biggest issue to date... I for one can't wait to see it in print, with lead interviews from Macy's, Crate & Barrel & Hard Rock International and profiles on some of the key players in the world of retail all combined with global insights and country focuses.

That aside it’s been an interesting few weeks and as always I love catching up with you all whilst learning even more about the incredible world of Global retail. Shanghai was amazing...apart from falling down the stairs in the conference auditorium and badly spraining my ankle (enough said). 

I was impressed with Shanghai IFC Mall, a six-storey world class shopping mall with an exciting and contemporary interior designed by Benoy, more than 110,000 square meters provide a spectrum of finest retail offerings to the best international luxury brands. The mall plays host to China’s most deluxe, international brands including an iconic Apple store, the world’s finest culinary delights and premiere cinema complex development. All in all: A Remarkable Shopping Experience!

Spending a couple of days in Abu Dhabi, with a stay in the innovatively designed Yas Hotel, adjacent to Ferrari World and an inspiring tour of the ultimately luxurious Emirates Palace Hotel, including 18 carat gold encrusted coffee and sumptuous Dinner at the 'Le Vendôme Brasserie', courtesy of new new Hotel Manager, Alexander Schneider made it a memorable trip.
 

Well where next? 
I fly to Dubai on the 2^nd November for Future Retail 5-7 November, where I am moderating a panel session on 'Future Branding' followed by an on-the-couch interview with Carmine Rotondaro, Worldwide Real Estate Director, PPR Group - Luxury brands (Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Girard Perregaux, JeanRichard, Sergio Rossi and Stella McCartney) then it’s off to Hong Kong for MIPIM Asia 7-9 November where I am presenting two panel sessions: The first, ‘A retail success story’- The story of how a simple idea became one of the world’s most  successful fashion brands / corporations with John Devine, President - Director, Subway Real Estate and again Carmine Rotondaro, followed by ‘Retail expansion: best practices for a successful roll out in Asia’. After Hong Kong its back to Dubai for RECon MENA 11-13 November, before embarking on the final leg of my worldwind trip to Nice for this years much awaited MAPIC 14-16 November, where once again I am moderating two panel sessions: 'The path to discovering Arabian Gold' and 'Outlet Retailing - Secrets for Success'.

If you are attending any of the above events and would like to learn more about RLI, our Deal-Making Event or just have a cosy chat (preferably over a glass of wine) feel free to email me jayne.rafter@rli.uk.com

I look forward to seeing you on my travels!

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK...RLI- The World’s only global retail magazine is in all Delegate bags at MAPIC, Cannes; Future Retail, Dubai; MIPIM Asia, Hong Kong; RECon MENA, Dubai.

I am pleased to announce that this year RLI has once again been chosen to be inserted into every delegate bag at Future Retail, Dubai; MIPIM Asia, Hong Kong, RECon MENA, Dubai and MAPIC, Cannes, due to the phenomenal response received from Delegates & Participants at previous events.

With exposure at 4 big annual Retail Real Estate Events the November issue of RLI will have an increased circulation of over 40,000 copies with a readership in excess of 200,000 giving an unrivalled opportunity to promote your services to key players in the retail and leisure sectors worldwide.

Within the issue RLI are also working with each of the shows to produce handy guides to essential information including Conference sessions and networking opportunities to enable you to plan your trips in advance. This will include an extended MAPIC Insight into global retail, MIPIM Asia Insight and our Annual Focus on MENA.

Despite the increased circulation for this issue, advertising rates have not been increased although due to weight restrictions for the Delegate Bags, advertising will be restricted and therefore only accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, should you wish to take up this prime opportunity, please telephone +44 (0) 1706 212200 or email me.

A4 Full Colour Advertisement £2250

1/2 page Full Colour Advertisement £1250

1/3 page Full Colour Advertisement £995

Don’t miss out get in touch now…jayne.rafter@rli.uk.com