Thank you to all 406 attendees who joined us at TRS Saudi! 


 

TRS SAUDI  x 27 - 28 JANUARY 2025

Bringing the global and local retail community to Riyadh 
المجتمع العالمي والمحلي لتجارة التجزئة في الرياض

TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY TO PROSPERITY

Under the visionary leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia is poised for exponential growth and global innovation as part of the ambitious Vision 2030 plan, which is built around three primary themes: a vibrant society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation.

As part of our clear alignment and commitment to the values set out by His Royal Highness, we were delighted to bring TRS to Saudi Arabia.

Fuelled by a burgeoning tech-savvy, middle-class population with ambitious shopping behaviours, the region was a flourishing hub for global retail trade. The inaugural TRS Saudi brought the dynamic global retail community to the futuristic capital of Riyadh. Together, they explored the boundless growth and investment opportunities throughout the region, forged lasting partnerships, and shaped the future agenda.

TRS SAUDI AUDIENCE

TRS was laser-focused on our mission to bring together the brightest minds across the global retail community to harness opportunities and growth. 2025 saw TRS launch in vibrant Saudi Arabia, providing the springboard into this ambitious and alluring region. 

406 

ATTENDEES

39%

C-SUITE

29

COUNTRIES

49 

NATIONALITIES

TRS SAUDI SPEAKERS IN NUMBERS 

We scoured the globe to handpick the brightest minds and innovators who, together, inspired change, transformed strategies, and propelled the retail sector forward.

98%

C-SUITE

10 

SECTORS REPRESENTED 

16

COUNTRIES

79K

COMBINED STORES

                TRS Saudi in Action 
 

TRS 2025 SPEAKERS

WHY SAUDI?

TRS Saudi brought the same unparalleled quality of international speakers, C-level networking, and content as the global event, but with the addition of exclusive insights into how to operate a retail business successfully in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing and affluent retail market.

Why Saudi Arabia needs to be on your radar? 

  • Rapid Growth: 
    The Saudi retail market is predicted to hit a whopping $150 billion by 2030 fuelled by Vision 2030 initiatives and gigaprojects
  • High Disposable Income: 
    With the fastest growing employment rate in the G20 and one of the highest disposable incomes, the time has never been better to establish your brand in Saudi
  • Under-served Luxury Market Potential: 
    Saudi’s luxury market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% to 2029
  • Supportive Business Environment: 
    The government is making it easier for foreign investors to operate in Saudi and our speakers will be sharing

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OUR MISSION

Founded in 2018, our mission is rooted in the belief of the transformative power of the global community to foster progress and innovation. Bringing together diverse voices and perspectives ignites conversations, builds trust and propels our dynamic industry forward.

Following unprecedented demand and support, TRS will bring world-class speakers, immersive content and impactful networking to Saudi Arabia in January 2025.  The inaugural, content-packed event will enable C-level leaders to explore the expansive opportunities across the region through purposeful engagements and curated learning.

It is a privilege to be entrusted with serving the retail community, and we are committed to playing our part in its ongoing growth and evolution. We look forward to bringing TRS to Saudi and continuing this journey together, shaping the future of retail through collective effort and collaboration.

FIND OUT MORE

  • “There are some high-profile people who you get good airtime with. It feels a bit more intimate. If you’re looking for owner, private equity, C-Level people, this is the event for this”
    Andrew Xeni
    Founder & CEO / Founder & Chairman, Fabacus & Nobody's Child
  • "TRS Saudi is phenomenal this year for connecting everyone. It is a great platform to connect and reconnect and know what is happening in the market"
    Mohamed Attia
    CEO, Al Othaim Entertainment Co.
  • "This has been my first time at TRS. It has been a great few days, I have been able to meet a lot of people from the retail world"
    Nigel Oddy
    CEO, American Golf
  • “Attending TRS Saudi was a very good experience. The summit really highlights the attractivity of the region!”
    Mélanie Guilldou
    CEO, Lagardère Travel Retail - Saudi Arabia
  • “Lots of networking and very effective connections, for us it was a great result. We had the opportunity of presenting our business to lots of local partners”
    Randa Amary
    CEO, The Collective Consultancy

2025 PARTNERS

Want to find out more about partnering with us? 

Contact Marc.Howard@theretailsummit.com

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