The Middle East retail major LuLu Group has opened its latest hypermarket in the city of Hail, in the northwestern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The hypermarket was officially inaugurated by Dr. Saud Hamood Al Bugami, undersecretary of Hail province, in the presence of several high-ranking officials from various government departments and representatives from local business communities. Yusuff Ali M.A., chairman and managing director of LuLu Group; Saifee Rupawala, CEO, Ashraf Ali, Executive Director, other senior officials of LuLu were also present at the event along with a large number of residents. The hypermarket, which is 8th in Kingdom and 133rd of the group, is spread over an area of about 160,000 square feet and will serve the residents of Al Jamiyeen District and its surrounding areas with easy access and ample parking. Speaking after the inauguration, Yusuff Ali said "we are very happy to unveil our latest hypermarket in Saudi Arabia which will bring world-class shopping nearer to people. Our main emphasis is on showcasing the biggest range of "Free From" products such as gluten free, lacto-free, sugar free, fat free, etc. that have been specially flown-in from our own sourcing offices in UK, US, Brazil and Far East." "The excitement surrounding the opening has been building among the residents of this region for several months, and we believe this store will be as popular with shoppers as our other existing stores," he added. The new hypermarket showcases a fresh food section consisting of a wide assortment of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, poultry, meat and fish and a hot food and bakery section. There is also a huge area dedicated to department store, which includes garments, electronics, IT products, stationery and home appliances. The hypermarket also features the widest choice of world-class brands and product lines at the fairest prices. The hypermarket is tailored to meet the needs and modes of modern-day shopping with world-class interiors and well-planned retail floor layout that are focused on customer convenience. The ample aisle space also ensures an uncluttered, fast and hassle-free shopping environment. The outlet also has extensively laid out counters and liberal parking space. "We are very excited about the economic stability and growth prospects of Saudi Arabia under the visionary leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, and Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman. "Vision 2030 is highly appreciated by the global business community and it will definitely transform the Kingdom into a global investment power and the Government is extending great support to the business community." "The Saudi manpower is very productive and hardworking and I have mentioned this in the recent World Economic Forum held at Davos," added Yusuf Ali. With 3 stores in Riyadh, 1 each in Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail, Dammam and 8 Commissaries in its entity, LuLu has firmly established itself as one of the most preferred retail destinations for both locals and the large expatriate community residing in the Kingdom.
