LuLu Saudi Hypermarket inaugurated its 59th store in Unaizah in Al-Qassim province on Wednesday. The grand opening was attended by Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Al-Salim, governor of Unaizah, as chief guest. He was welcomed by senior management members of LuLu, led by LuLu Saudi Director Shehim Mohammed. Also present on the occasion was Hatim M.C., regional director — central province, LuLu Hypermarket.
In a statement, Yusuff Ali M.A., chairman and managing director of LuLu Group, said the new store opening comes in line with the LuLu Group’s commitment to the Saudi leadership’s vision and energy for a bright future.
He added that the continuing expansion of the group is a reaffirmation of the company’s confidence in the progress of Saudi Arabia.
The 73,700-square-feet single level Unaizah store features a hypermarket and department store, comprising all the popular shopper-friendly sections of LuLu. There are 22 checkout counters and four self-checkout counters for the convenience of customers. There are also dedicated green checkout counters to encourage the company policy of giving priority to ecologically aware customers. LuLu will offer e-receipt checkout in line with its green drive that seeks to promote paperless transactions.
Shoppers will find access easy, with 213 dedicated parking spaces. The store has been designed with a modern layout that makes it easy for shoppers to navigate.
Special in-store features include an emphasis on healthy and diet food choices, an extensive range of “free from” foods, pet foods, a seafood section that also extends to freshly made sushi and grilled fish, premium meats, and an expansive imported product range. Also on offer is a global spread of fresh fruit and vegetables, in addition to a wide choice of freshly made items, from fresh juices to baked breads and cakes.
The new store also includes LuLu Connect for digital and electronic products. Female shoppers are in for a treat as LuLu’s latest outlet features popular beauty and cosmetics brands such as BLSH and Eyexpress. Moreover, fashionistas can shop from the high-end festive couture brand LuLu Celebrate and the high-street smart casual brand REO.
LuLu Saudi Hypermarket presently operates 59 outlets across the Kingdom, encompassing hypermarkets, commissaries, mini-markets, and community stores situated within diverse residential compounds affiliated with the Saudi Arabian oil industry, the defense sector, and upcoming futuristic cities.
