Majid Al Futtaim has officially opened an eighth Carrefour store along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi. The store which is located at Mega Shopping Mall promises to stock over 39,000 food and non-food items.
In the food department, shoppers can look forward to among other things fresh produce, groceries, fresh baked food, a roastery section and a milk dispensing machine that will offer an alternative to pre-packaged milk. There will also be a bistro area. Non-food offerings at the new two floored Carrefour will include home décor, jewellery, and a library.
The new outlet has been designed using best practice retail space concepts and modern technology for ease of shopping and display.
Franck Moreau, Country Manager of Carrefour Kenya at Majid Al Futtaim Retailsaid: “The opening of our new Carrefour store in Nairobi underscores our commitment to offering great customer experiences through high-quality retail outlets where customers can access quality products at the best prices. The new store will also enable Carrefour customers to enjoy home delivery services in the region, making it convenient to shop online during the ongoing circumstances.”
The new store has a sales area of more than 7,000 square metres, a 1.8-metre aisle width and 36 checkout counters, among other features that will enhance the customer experience. Easily accessible, this Carrefour store is convenient to the residents of Upper Hill, Madaraka, South B, South C and those who live along Mombasa road, in particular.
Committed to making a positive impact on people and communities in which it operates, Majid Al Futtaim has recruited 250 Kenyan employees and over 200 part time workers at the new Carrefour store to foster local employment across Kenya. Additionally, more than 99 per cent of the stock in Carrefour stores will be sourced locally, ensuring that the revenues contribute to the local community’s supply chain.
