{"id":17603,"date":"2026-03-25T05:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gzjyws.com\/?p=17603"},"modified":"2026-03-25T05:16:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:16:53","slug":"behind-the-blueprint-transforming-retail-through-purpose%e2%80%91driven-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gzjyws.com\/id\/behind-the-blueprint-transforming-retail-through-purpose%e2%80%91driven-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Blueprint: Transforming Retail Through Purpose\u2011Driven Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"187\">How do purposeful spaces shape the future of retail? In Episode 13 of the People &#038; Purpose Podcast, we sit down with Fadi Hazouri, Vice President of Development at GMG, to uncover how strategic property and development decisions fuel growth across GMG\u2019s global retail ecosystem. From choosing the right locations to designing efficient, sustainable environments, Fadi reveals the blueprint behind building retail spaces that serve both people and performance. Curious how large\u2011scale retail development comes to life? This episode offers a rare inside look you won\u2019t want to miss. Tune in!<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yTmE9qCJARU?si=EAZURqs83ELd6CkX\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do purposeful spaces shape the future of retail? In Episode 13 of the People &#038; Purpose Podcast, we sit down with Fadi Hazouri, Vice President of Development at GMG, to uncover how strategic property and development decisions fuel growth across GMG\u2019s global retail ecosystem. 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