LuLu Group Expands Retail Presence in Riyadh with New Hypermarket
RIYADH — The retail giant LuLu Group has once again made a splash in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of its newest retail destination at Laban Square, Dhahrath Laban, Riyadh.
Under the watchful eyes of Hassan Muejab Al-Huwaizi, Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and Mohammed Abdulrahman Aba Hussain, Deputy of Integrated Investors Services at the Ministry of Investment, the 61st hypermarket was officially inaugurated in the presence of Yusuff Ali M.A., Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group, and other distinguished guests.
The sprawling 69,000 square feet hypermarket at Laban Square boasts all the signature amenities that have propelled LuLu to become the fastest-growing retail chain in KSA. From a well-stocked supermarket offering a wide selection of global ingredients to the Hot Foods section with fresh delights, bakery, electronics, household essentials, and more, the new hypermarket promises a complete shopping experience.
Yusuff Ali expressed his excitement, stating, “LuLu Group is thrilled to contribute another iconic landmark to the vibrant city of Riyadh, underscoring our commitment to continuous expansion and our confidence in Saudi Arabia’s progress.”
He continued, “As part of our expansion strategy, our goal is to reach 100 hypermarkets within the next two to three years, with plans to open around 10 new hypermarkets this year alone, including locations in the holy cities of Makkah and Madeenah. We take pride in being part of Saudi Arabia’s development journey and will continue to support sustainable growth initiatives. This wouldn’t be possible without the visionary leadership in the country.”
Yusuff Ali emphasized the group’s focus on creating local job opportunities, with over 4,000 Saudi nationals currently employed across LuLu’s hypermarkets, including 1,500 women. He highlighted the importance of providing training and skill enhancement to the local workforce, aiming to increase economic participation among the youth.
During the event, Hassan Al-Huwaizi and Yusuff Ali also unveiled LuLu’s long-awaited loyalty program, “Happiness.” This program aims to reward loyal customers by offering points on all purchases at LuLu Hypermarket, with exclusive offers and cash back opportunities in specific categories.
Participating customers can benefit from double points, allowing them to accumulate rewards faster. The ‘Happiness’ loyalty program is now open for registration, inviting customers to embark on a rewarding shopping journey with LuLu Hypermarket.
Among the attendees were Ashraf Ali MA, Executive Director of LuLu Group, Shehim Mohammed, Director of LuLu Group KSA, Hatim Mustansir Contractor, Regional Director of Central Province, and other officials.
