The retail industry in Pakistan is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual gatherings — the 5th Pakistan Future of Retail Business Summit & Expo 2025. Scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, at the Mövenpick Hotel in Karachi, the event promises to bring together business leaders, policymakers, innovators, and technology experts to shape the future of the country’s commerce and retail ecosystem.
Organized by the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), the summit carries the theme “Retail in a Changing World: Building Resilience in Pakistan’s Commerce.” The event aims to serve as a collaborative platform for industry stakeholders to discuss evolving market dynamics, digital transformation, and innovative retail strategies in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven landscape.
The summit represents a convergence of ideas from across Pakistan’s retail value chain — from traditional retailers adapting to digital platforms, to e-commerce startups revolutionizing consumer experiences. Attendees can look forward to keynote addresses, expert-led panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration, share best practices, and uncover opportunities for sustainable growth.
According to Asfandyar Farrukh, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Chainstore Association of Pakistan, the annual summit reflects the association’s mission to connect the retail ecosystem and promote structured dialogue around the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. “The retail landscape in Pakistan is undergoing a remarkable shift driven by digitalization, shifting consumer expectations, and economic transformation. This year’s summit aims to help businesses build resilience and harness innovation to stay competitive,” he stated.
The one-day event will feature sessions covering a broad range of topics including retail technology, supply chain innovation, digital commerce policies, and the role of data analytics in shaping consumer experiences. Policymakers and business executives are expected to deliberate on how regulatory frameworks and industry collaborations can accelerate the formalization and modernization of retail in Pakistan.
Industry analysts view the Pakistan Future of Retail Business Summit as a vital platform for shaping the national conversation on retail modernization. In recent years, organized retail has emerged as a growth engine for Pakistan’s economy, with an increasing number of brands embracing omni-channel strategies and digital payment systems. The event provides an opportunity for retailers and technology providers to align strategies, discuss policy reforms, and explore investment opportunities that can drive inclusive growth.
This year’s theme — “Retail in a Changing World” — is particularly timely, as retailers navigate the dual challenges of global economic uncertainty and evolving consumer habits. Discussions will emphasize resilience, sustainability, and the integration of technology in supply chain operations and customer engagement. With the growing importance of data-driven insights and artificial intelligence in retail decision-making, several sessions will also spotlight how emerging technologies are reshaping store operations, logistics, and personalization in retail.
The summit is expected to draw participation from leading national and international retail chains, FMCG companies, fintechs, logistics firms, and policymakers. It reflects the growing recognition that Pakistan’s retail sector — one of the largest contributors to employment and consumer spending — plays a critical role in the country’s broader economic transformation.
Registration details, the full agenda, and speaker profiles have been shared through the official event brochure available to participants and industry stakeholders.
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