Retail Days Istanbul

The Retail Days in Istanbul are among the most significant international trade events in the fields of retail and e-commerce. Since their inception in 2001 by Soysal Danışmanlık ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri A.Ş.—a leading Turkish consultancy and media company specializing in trade and consumer goods—the event has been held annually at the Haliç Congress Center. This modern venue, located at the Golden Horn, offers a central and architecturally striking setting ideal for international business gatherings.

As an exclusive trade fair, the event is open only to industry professionals. Each year, thousands of decision-makers, investors, brand managers, and developers and operators of shopping centers from around the world come together. The focus is on the current and future challenges of global retail. Under the theme "Shaping the Future of Retail – Embracing Customer & Technology", Retail Days serve both as an innovation hub and a commercial platform.

The program emphasizes forward-looking topics such as digital transformation, customer-centric strategies, omnichannel approaches, innovative payment systems, artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability, modern logistics solutions, brand development, and franchise expansion. These topics are not merely discussed in theory but are explored in depth through practical keynotes, expert panels, and discussion forums led by internationally recognized industry leaders. This provides participants with actionable insights and directly applicable knowledge to advance their businesses.

A central feature of the event is the accompanying trade exhibition, where companies showcase their latest products, services, and technologies—ranging from point-of-sale systems and security solutions to digital tools for customer management and supply chain optimization. The combination of knowledge sharing, networking, and product presentation makes Retail Days a unique platform in the Eurasian region.

One of the emotional highlights of the event is the award ceremony, which honors outstanding achievements in retail. It recognizes pioneers and role models in the industry, reinforcing the event’s mission to promote innovation and excellence.

With its distinctive blend of international reach and strong local roots in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, Retail Days embodies the fusion of tradition and modernity—an identity that defines both Istanbul and today’s retail landscape.

The Retail Days takes place annually, and therefore for the twenty-fifth time previsibly in May 2026 in Istanbul.