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.

Cenomi Centers has announced a strategic partnership with global digital payments leader, Visa, to redefine the retail and loyalty experience for shoppers in Saudi Arabia

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the global leader in express transportation, has launched FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, targeting the growing e-commerce market in the region.

Apple has announced plans to expand its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, starting with the launch of the online Apple Store in the summer of 2025.

Saudi Arabia's online cosmetics retailer, Nice One, is preparing for an initial public offering, joining a number of technology startups in the Middle East that are planning to sell their shares.

Euromonitor’s 2024 Retail Reinvention report outlines strategies for retailers to adapt to digital shifts, new business models, and evolving consumer demands.