The retail industry is standing at the edge of a profound transformation. Over the next five to ten years, shifts in consumer behavior, rapid technological progress, and economic pressures will continue to reshape how retailers operate.

Saudi Arabia’s appetite for online shopping continues to climb at a rapid pace, with digital sales through Mada cards rising by more than half in April compared to the same time last year, according to new figures from the Saudi Central Bank.

Asteri, the Saudi Arabian beauty brand known for its celestial identity and celebration of Arab womanhood, has introduced two striking new concept stores, one in Doha’s Festival City Mall and another in Riyadh’s Panorama Mall, further cementing its presence across the Gulf region.

In a major vote of confidence for the Gulf's growing economic clout, logistics giant DHL is set to channel more than €500 million into the Middle East over the next six years, charting an ambitious course for expansion with a laser focus on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

According to Oliver Wyman, the consulting firm behind the study, a noticeable recalibration is underway in Saudi households. Consumers, they say, are becoming more selective, more price-conscious, and less predictable.

Saudi Arabia’s retail market is rapidly evolving. Driven by Vision 2030 and SAR 1.41 trillion in spending, Knight Frank’s 2025 report highlights five key trends including digital growth, lifestyle changes, rising luxury demand, and shifting consumer behavior.

In a move that signals the growing convergence of technology and commerce in the Gulf, Istanbul-based GoWit and Riyadh's Spike Media have announced a joint venture aimed at reshaping the retail advertising sector in Saudi Arabia.

BirdEye, a young Saudi retail technology firm aiming to streamline operations for small businesses, has raised just over half a million dollars in early funding as it positions itself to ride the Kingdom’s sweeping digital shift.

Lulu Retail, one of the Gulf region’s leading hypermarket chains, opened 2025 with a steady surge in both sales and profits, fueled by an ambitious store expansion campaign and robust demand across key product lines during the Ramadan season.

Trendyol, a rapidly expanding e-commerce giant, and Zid, Saudi Arabia’s homegrown retail tech platform, have announced a new partnership aimed at unlocking revenue and growth opportunities for thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

In a bold push to reshape the retail landscape in Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Mall has embarked on a sweeping transformation, introducing more than 20 new brands and concepts in the opening months of 2025.

noon, the leading digital platform in Saudi Arabia, has entered into a strategic partnership with Urban Company, Asia’s premier tech-enabled home services platform, to provide seamless, on-demand home and lifestyle services to customers across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has entered into a strategic partnership with Cenomi Centers to introduce the Westfield brand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Company for Hardware (SACO), a leading electronics and lifestyle retailer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.