Conscious spending, AI-powered tech, hyperlocal growth are set to redefine the shopping experience across the region
Dubai, UAE; 12 December 2024: Pathfinder Global, a leading innovator in AI-driven retail intelligence, highlights the top retail trends expected to shape the GCC market in 2025. These predictions highlight key drivers and emerging themes in the region’s evolving retail landscape.
The GCC’s retail sector is entering 2025 with significant momentum, boosted by a rising population, a growing number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), strong business confidence and ongoing economic diversification initiatives. In 2024, consumer spending in the UAE alone surged by 4.8% year-on-year in Q3, reaching $3.7 billion, according to NielsenIQ. Saudi Arabia is similarly poised for expansion, with the hyperlocal retail market expected to contribute $13.5 billion (SAR 50 billion) to its non-oil GDP by 2030, as outlined by recent market studies​.
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