Founded in Riyadh in 1974, Jarir began as a small bookshop. As of January 2026, it operated 76 showrooms across the region, including 65 in Saudi Arabia. In 2025, Revenues grew 7% from $2.8 billion to $3 billion, and net profits rose 7.72% to $279.8 million. In February 2026, Jarir received preliminary approval from SAMA to establish a micro-consumer finance unit with $13.3 million in capital.