Turkish Trendyol expands reach with first pop-up store in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh

Turkish online retail giant Trendyol has announced the opening of its inaugural pop-up store in Riyadh, marking its entry into the Gulf region.

The temporary store, located in Al Nakheel Mall, boasts a diverse selection of over 14 million products from 50,000 sellers and will be open to visitors for three weeks.

The grand opening was graced by renowned Turkish actors Simay Barlas and Halit Ozgur Sari, drawing attention to the e-commerce platform’s ambitious expansion plans. Since its establishment in September 2023, Trendyol has successfully operated in various Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, amassing over a million active customers.

Driven by its growing popularity, Trendyol has witnessed an impressive 4.5 million downloads of its mobile app in the Gulf within the first half-year of operation. The company aims to further increase its customer base to 6 million active users in the region by the year’s end, solidifying its position as a key player in the regional e-commerce landscape.

Founded in 2010, Trendyol has emerged as one of Türkiye’s leading e-commerce platforms and has progressively expanded its reach to international markets in recent years, showcasing its commitment to delivering exceptional shopping experiences to a global audience.