Farm Superstores and Slimstock forge a new standard for smart retail in Saudi Arabia

In a strategic move to meet the evolving demands of modern consumers, Farm Superstores, one of Saudi Arabia’s most well-established grocery retailers, has joined forces with global supply chain expert Slimstock to overhaul how it manages inventory across its nationwide store network.

Founded as a cornerstone of Saudi retail, Farm Superstores has grown into a national player with operations spanning retail, wholesale, and food distribution. As part of the Saudi Marketing Company, Farm Superstores has long been committed to supporting diverse consumer needs across the Kingdom.

With Slimstock’s partnership, signed in Dammam, the company reflects a growing need for speed, precision, and adaptability in Saudi retail. With customers always expecting on-shelf availability, and seasonal surges like Ramadan and Eid creating volatile demand, Farm is taking decisive action to stay ahead of the curve.

In sync with the launch, Slimstock will enable Farm Superstores use artificial intelligence and machine learning, in a way where it is possible predict future demand patterns by store format, territory, as well as seasonality. These technologies are especially relevant to the Kingdom’s changing landscape of consumers, whose purchasing decisions may change on a real-time basis due to changes in demography, weather, or festive events like Ramadan or Back to School.

Adding AI to its operations

AI and machine learning give Farm Superstores the foresight to plan for every region of Saudi Arabia. From major urban centers to smaller towns, shelves stay aligned with customer demand, ensuring reliability and consistency across the Kingdom.

“We’re not just upgrading software. We’re upgrading how we serve our customers,” said Nagi Gholam, Head of IT at Farm Superstores. “consumers expect products to be there when they need them. With this step, we’re building the muscle to plan better, move faster, and reduce waste without compromising quality.”

Finding the right partner

This digital upgrade aligns closely with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s blueprint for national transformation. As part of its goals, the Kingdom is calling on private sector leaders to modernise infrastructure, eliminate inefficiencies, and raise service standards across key industries, retail included.

Slimstock, which supports thousands of companies across 60+ countries, sees this as a powerful example of what forward-thinking retailers can achieve with the right tools.

“Farm Superstores has a powerful connection with its customers—deeply rooted in care and trust,” said Rachid Labrik, CEO of Slimstock MEA. “Our role is to bring the structure, intelligence, and foresight to help them scale that commitment. This partnership goes beyond automation; it’s about building a responsive, demand-driven platform that ensures every customer interaction is timely, relevant, and exceptional.”

Looking ahead

This latest partnership is not just a tech upgrade; it’s a signal of long-term intent. “This is a long-term play,” Gholam added. “We’re not chasing a trend. We’re building something sustainable, for our teams, our supply chain partners, and most of all, the families that rely on us every day.”

With this step, Farm joins a growing list of major players across the region, partnering with Slimstock to reimagine retail for the future.