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The ground-breaking has begun for
Carrefour’s twelfth store in the country
● Two new standalone stores in Defence Housing Authority
(DHA) will be operational by the end of 2023
Lahore, Pakistan, May 03, 2023: Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping
mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and Africa
– has further expanded its retail footprint in Pakistan by breaking ground for
its twelfth Carrefour store in Phase 11, DHA Rahbar. Carrefour’s
eleventh store in Phase 7 is currently under development, and both new stores
will be operational by the end of 2023.
The ground-breaking ceremony was
attended by Umer Lodhi, Country Manager of Carrefour Pakistan at Majid Al
Futtaim Retail, was joined by Dr. Younis Al Mullah, the Senior Vice President (SVP)
of Business Development at Majid Al Futtaim, and Colonel Ali Yasir Pirzada, the
Director of Joint Venture & Built, Operate, Transfer (JV & BOT),
Defence Housing Authority (DHA).
Dr. Younis Al Mullah, the Senior
Vice President (SVP) of Business Development at Majid Al Futtaim while speaking
on the occasion said, “I am delighted to be a part of this new strategic
development in Pakistan. The country offers exciting opportunities for
Carrefour and we remain committed to expanding our presence in Pakistan and
bringing the best of Carrefour to this dynamic market.”
Umer Lodhi, Country Manager of
Carrefour Pakistan at Majid Al Futtaim Retail said, “Despite economic
challenges in the country, Carrefour is committed to strengthening the economy
of Pakistan by creating job opportunities and providing customers with
high-quality products and services. The expansion of Carrefour's retail
footprint in Pakistan is a testament to how Carrefour prioritises accessibility
and convenience for its customers – modernising the retail sector and taking
steps to empower society as a whole.”
With a total investment of PKR 11.5
billion in Pakistan’s retail industry, Carrefour has become a trusted local partner by creating value for
the industry and the Pakistani economy. Breaking
ground for two upcoming stores in the past five months showcases the brand’s unwavering commitment to growth and
development.
Customers continue to
have the option of shopping in-store at their 10 existing locations and can
also opt for delivery service through the Carrefour Pakistan app for enhanced convenience. The app
can be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store.