Voice on Demand - Retail Podcast by MECS+R

In this episode, Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, CEO of Novo Cinemas – a movie theater chain owned by Gulf Film LLC talks about ways on how to build a successful team. Its very important to have a multi-cultural team for a diverse kind of audience specially in the retail entertainment industry. Debbie shares some of the best practices they have in place to promote team work at Novo Cinemas to give pe...

In this episode, Arthur Carmazzi - Global Top 10 Though Leader, shares the 3 characteristics of a great leader which you must learn and deliver daily. Learn about leadership motivation traits that help develop organizational culture. Useful Links: https://www.directivecommunication.net/ https://cultureevolution.com/ https://coloredbrain.com/

From the Retail Congress MENA 2019 at Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai, UAE on October 29, 2019. Cate Trotter is the Head of Trends at Insider Trends. She works with brands such as IKEA, Nike, Chanel, Galeries Lafayette. She'll show you a range of forward-thinking brands devising new uses for space, supercharging their growth and profits in the process.

How does Music impact your customers to Retail? In many studies, music and sounds affect the psychology of human beings. Like how the color red, induces hunger or craving for food, in many countries. Music induces many emotions like nostalgia, joy, anger, and even impulse buying. We will tackle today, specifically, how this concept relates to consumer buying behaviors.

Come and learn from retail leader Chalhoub group's new groundbreaking initiative in the retail world called greenhouse. Retail mentors linking with digital experts. Hear the new and exciting results from this creative enterprise. understand how you can contribute to the future of the retail industry. With Dina Sidani Head of Greenhouse Chalhoub Group www.linkedin.com/in/dina-sidani-491b586 www.lin...

We are with Paul Marks, and at this episode we will understand how to make customers go to your Mall and keep them. Connect with Paul at www.linkedin.com/in/paul-marks-03896211/ Email: paul@rmsretail.ae

Let's have a serious talk on why you really need Digital Marketing: We are not in the 80's or the 90's anymore. In fact Digital Marketing has been evolving over many years and has fully bloomed during the 90's. But why do you need it? Simple: because people today are connected, even addicted to Digital platforms, it is embedded in their lifestyle. Where else would the marketing best be, if not in...

Are you currently utilizing your Entertainment Centres? According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global family/indoor entertainment centers market size was valued at $18,907 million in 2017, and is projected to reach $ 40,814 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2018 to 2025. Dalma Mall sets the bar higher in terms of Family Entertainment Centres with their new...

Is it now becoming more difficult to find a Job in Retail? Maybe your just not asking the right question. Instead, Why should they hire you? Let's hear from Rahul, his perspective on Retail and Shopping Centre jobs and its requirements. With Rahul Lal, CEO of  www.i12wrk.com  , i12wrk "The Job Market". Find him on Linkedin at  www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-lal-288953141 Or Email him at:  rahul@i12wrk....

Together with one of the most prominent and influential person in visual merchandising, Clair Stuart-Menteth we discovered the new and traditional applications of visual merchandising. It's impact is incredible, from affecting how the customers think subconsciously to visually attractting their eyes in a proven method done over the course of history. Today its not only in front of your store, it c...

Why is it important to invest in good people? We touched on different topics on this episode, but here are the Keynotes for Episode 13: MECS+R believes that engaging with businesses that have good records in treating their employees is a good way to ensure quality deliverables. Whether you are the Supplier, Customer or Investor. Let's take a quick look on how one of the best and largest Retail Com...

Learn the importance of specialty leasing on this episode of the Voice On Demand Podcast by MECS+R (MECSC). Understand how it impacts the bottom line and provide greater opportunity and progresses and build relationships with your Tenants and other stakeholders.

What steps are the Restaurants and F & B businesses are making to cope up with demand for delivery? What will be the impacts of such methods used to the brick & mortar concepts? What are Dark kitchens? Learn EXCLUSIVE-INSIDER information, on what's happening inside the restaurants, with Abdul Kader Saadi, Managing Director from Glee Hospitality.

What does the emerging retail developers (UAE and GCC) should do in order to have a successful project which also applies to best practices for leasing and mall management? Leasing and mall management is dependent on certain prerequisites which are essential to its success. Let's discuss the correct way to manage, operate, lease and market your malls as per Amjad M.G.E. Roushdy, Mall Manager of Bu...

What does the emerging retail developers (UAE and GCC) should do in order to have a successful project which also applies to best practices for leasing and mall management? Leasing and mall management is dependent on certain prerequisites which are essential to its success. Let's discuss the correct way to manage, operate, lease and market your malls as per Amjad M.G.E. Roushdy, Mall Manager of Bu...

An interview with the F&B expert - Fadi Mattar, Regional Franchise Director of Jelly Belly Ice Cream who has 20 years of experience in F&B industry, Operations Management, Franchise, Concepts Creation and Business Development. Fadi shares his insights about the F&B Business Growth, Changing Trends and Digital Influence.

What Neuroscience can teach us about customer behavior? A one on one interview with Prof. Diana Derval, PhD, Chair and Research Director of Derval Research where she shares her latest discoveries on neurosciences to help improve customer experience. Prof. Diana is a professor and neurosciences contributor for Harvard Business Review, patented inventor, and author of several books - "Designing Luxu...

How brands are fighting back to combat the declining sales by implementing innovative strategies. A very thought-provoking interview with Ritesh Mohan, an avid writer, blogger and founder of retailritesh(dot)com.

An explanation of a new platform for retail professionals in the Middle East. David Telfer and Arnaud Bouzinac from MAPIC join the MECS+R team to explain the event, the collaboration and what can be achieved through the partnership.

One of Dubai's most experienced business journalists, a broadcaster, public speaker and radio presenter - Richard Dean joins the show to talk about his new book 'Crowdpleaser' which compiles 100 of the greatest public speaking tips of all time, from Socrates to Steve Jobs, and plenty of case studies from the Arab World. An interview made by our very own David Macadam, CEO of the Middle East Counci...

Malik Qaiser Awan, CEO of Nextransact Pvt Ltd speaking about the booming growth of Retail and Shopping Centre industry in Pakistan.

An interview with Ahmed Ouf, Business Development Manager of Axis Communication on the importance of educating people on big data optimization and security.

Ahmit Dhamani, CEO and Managing Director of Dhamani Jewels talks about the story of his unique jewelry business concepts.

A heart to heart talk with Nishath Abbas of Oasis Mall and Vythnathan Mahalingham of Landmark Group as they share their life and experiences as a shopping mall experts.