CONSULTING
Retail
From concept to customer, retail realised in Saudi Arabia.
We offer end-to-end consultancy for retail projects and market entry — helping you optimise and operate successful destinations across the Kingdom.
Our Saudi Retail Advisory team supports landlords, operators, and retailers through every stage of the property lifecycle — from master planning and tenant strategy to leasing, pre-opening and management. We guide global and local brands expanding into Saudi Arabia with insights on location, market strategy, and contract negotiations, while helping developers refine fit-outs, financial models and merchandising mixes that drive results in line with Vision 2030’s focus on lifestyle and retail transformation.
Why our retail clients trust us
Our retail services
We offer comprehensive retail advisory across strategy, planning, design, performance and operations, tailored to the Kingdom’s retail and lifestyle transformation under Vision 2030.
Planning and concept development
- Market research and entry analysis
- Supply and demand modelling
- Circulation and unit mix optimisation
- Preliminary concept design
- Financial planning, budgets and benchmarking
- Strategic retail mix review
- Placemaking opportunities to enhance community destinations
Retail leasing and merchandising
- Leasing strategy and merchandising mix
- Specialty leasing and site tours
- Lease documentation and management
- Brand profiling and operator matching
- Brand buy-outs
Retail development review and turnaround
- Property and site evaluation
- Design, access and circulation assessment
- Sales and performance benchmarking
- Tenant mix analysis
- Recommendations for repositioning
Market analysis and financial modelling
- Competitor and trade area study
- Revenue and cost modelling
- ROI improvement planning
- Investment and income strategy
- Risk and SWOT analysis
Shopping centre and asset management
- Operations planning and budgeting
- Workflow and staffing strategy
- Enhancement planning
- Customer experience and PR audits
- Community and public realm programming aligned with Saudi cultural initiatives
Marketing and promotions
- New project marketing
- Community engagement and CSR
- Events programming and placemaking
- Social media and digital strategy
Our approach to retail
Our process combines insight, design thinking, and delivery expertise to ensure each stage supports long-term asset performance and contributes to Vision 2030 lifestyle goals.
Market intelligence first
We start with research: analysing demographics, competition, demand, and trade areas in Saudi Arabia to define opportunity and viability.
Concept design and strategic alignment
From circulation to branding, we help shape schemes that meet financial targets, planning policy, and customer expectations, supporting developers in Saudi Arabia’s retail and entertainment sectors.
Performance-led delivery
We guide leasing, management, and long-term improvements — helping assets evolve with changing trends and tenant needs while strengthening the Kingdom’s retail infrastructure.
Latest publications and reports
The Saudi Report
The Saudi Report 2025
Now in its 4th edition, The Saudi Report is our exclusive biennial flagship publication, offering in-depth insights and a comprehensive analysis of Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market.
24 October 2025
Retail & Leisure
Riyadh and Jeddah Lifestyle Retail Scene Infographic
Riyadh and Jeddah are redefining lifestyle retail in Saudi Arabia with 718,300 sqm of dynamic, mixed-use developments.
29 August 2025
Commercial
Saudi Arabia Commercial Market Review
A Biannual KSA Commercial Market Review provides an insightful analysis of Saudi Arabia's real estate landscape, focusing on the office, hospitality and data centre sectors.
01 July 2025
Gigaprojects
Saudi Arabia Giga Projects
An annual review of the Kingdom’s Giga projects and development plans.
06 October 2025
