LuLu Group International took forward its promise of marching in step with the progress of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the inauguration of the largest Hypermarket in Yanbu, the hub of portside petroleum economics in the coastal Red Sea belt. The store was declared open by His Royal Highness, Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Al-Madinah Region. He congratulated the LuLu Group on the opening and commended its role in Saudi Arabia’s growth. “This store opening is an indication of how closely the LuLu Hypermarket chain is linked to our growing urban spaces, bringing world-class quality and customer service to every corner of the KSA,” he said. The hypermarket, which has been open for customers from November 6, is part of the Royal Commission Mall and is spread over a single level with an area of 10,000 square metres. Yusuff Ali M.A, Chairman and Managing Director of the LuLu Group said that 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. said the continuing expansion of the Group is a reaffirmation of the company’s confidence in the progress of Saudi Arabia. Present at the store launch was Shehim Mohammed, Director of LuLu Saudi Hypermarket, KSA and Rafeek Mohammed Ali, Regional Director, Western Province. On 09.11.2023 The chief guest on behalf of the Royal Commission, Engr. Abdulhadi Aljuhani, The CEO for The Royal Commission Yanbu and Ahmed bin Salem Al-Shagdali, Chairman of the Yanbu Chamber of Commerce was received by Yusuff Ali M. A., at the store and they proceeded on a brisk store walk to showcase the categories of products. The products featured include Saudi Made Products, Yanbu Produce, Import products, fresh foods and more as well. The Yanbu store features a Hypermarket and Department Store which contain all the popular shopper-friendly aspects of LuLu. Customers will have excellent ease of shopping with 14 checkout counters and 260 dedicated parking spaces. The store has been designed with a modern layout that makes it easy for shoppers to navigate. Special features in-store 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. There will also be a wide choice of freshly-made items, from fresh-squeezed juices to fresh-baked breads and cakes. There will be a global spread of fresh fruit and vegetables. Other sections include the popular ‘LuLu Connect’ digital showcase in-store, EyeXpress eyewear while the BLSH cosmetics section will complement the LuLu fashion store. There are dedicated green checkout counters to encourage the company policy of giving ecologically aware customers priority and LuLu will also offer e-receipt checkout, in line with its green drive that seeks to promote paperless transactions.