Mark & Save, a fast-growing hyperstore chain in the GCC, has opened its 22nd store in Ajman as part of a regional expansion that will see seven additional outlets launch across the GCC over the next six months.
The Ajman hyperstore, located in the Al Tallah area, spans more than 100,000 square feet and offers multiple retail floors.
It features a broad range of categories including fresh food, groceries, household essentials, electronics, hot food, bakery items, and fashion products, aiming to provide a comprehensive shopping experience.
Expansion strategy
Debangshu Adhikari, Senior Vice President of Mark & Save, said: “Mark & Save continues to expand its footprint across the UAE and GCC by combining value-driven pricing with an unmatched customer experience – that is gaining popularity among a growing number of consumers. We are extremely pleased to see the growing consumer confidence in our value proposition that offers high quality products at a very affordable price – that increases customer savings.”
Adhikari added that the brand focuses on quality, affordability, and convenience while listening to customer feedback to continuously improve offerings.
Operational growth
Mohammed Fasil, Head of Operations at Mark & Save, said: “Opening 22 stores within just three years are a great achievement, especially in this age of cut-throat competition. This is a result of strong teamwork, great leadership within the organisation, meticulous planning and execution to perfection.”
The company said it has diversified imports from countries including Poland, Turkey, Norway, the UK, Spain, China, Bangladesh, and Thailand, and employs over 5,000 people across its network.
Mark & Save operates 22 stores in the GCC, including nine in the UAE, and is part of the Western International Group, which runs one of the region’s largest retail networks. The chain has plans to expand internationally, targeting 500 stores across India, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.
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