Al Raya saudi

From a single store in Jeddah to a 50+ location supermarket empire — this episode traces the rise of Al Raya, one of Saudi Arabia's most recognizable grocery chains. We look at how a 1991 startup grew into a regional retail powerhouse, the private equity deal that doubled its footprint, and the 2024 acquisition that folded it into an even bigger national player. A quick, sharp look at Saudi retail consolidation in action.