Gulfmart inaugurates second branch in Farwaniya

By Gasper Almeida
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 12 April 2012: Gulfmart, the supermarket group with the most number of branches in Kuwait, has added yet another link to its chain of outlets across the country with the opening of their second branch in Farwaniya. The new branch was inaugurated on Wednesday, 11th April, 2012, by His Excellency Satish C. Mehta the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, in front of a large gathering of customers, well-wishers and top officials of the Group.

Speaking on the opening of their second branch in Farwaniya, Arif Sheikh, Managing Director of Gulfmart Group, said, “In 1999, it was with modest expectations that we launched our first Gulfmart outlet in Kuwait. But within days of that opening, we were convinced that the retail model we had set in place, with its right mix of quality products, competitive prices and convenient shopping atmosphere was a perfect model for Kuwait market, and, in turn, Kuwait was the perfect market for Gulfmart.  We are very grateful to all our customers for their support; it is this patronage and confidence in Gulfmart that has over the years encouraged and motivated us to open twelve branches across Kuwait, from Fahaheel in the south to Jahra in the north.”

The 11,000 square feet, new outlet of Gulfmart in Farwaniya, located in the Radhi Mutlaq Al-Rashidi Complex, next to Al Sana Round-about and close to Farwaniya police-station, provides easy access, convenient car parking facilities and a comfortable shopping ambience. The spacious supermarket, with its clearly labeled aisles and easily accessible shelves, is stocked with a wide selection of products from around the world, including regularly refreshed array of fresh fruits and vegetables, high-quality fish and meat, as well as an assortment of frozen and packaged food products. The new venue offers shoppers enormous value through convenient access, extensive selection, competitive prices and great service.

 

“Gulfmart, renowned for carrying a wide variety of products that cater to the shopping needs of the diverse population in Kuwait, is especially popular for offering products that meet the specific requirements of customers in areas where they are located. The Group’s business plan that calls for opening new stores in suburbs underserved by full-service retail supermarkets is undoubtedly widely welcomed by residents in those areas,” said Yousuf Bhatti, Projects and Development Head of the Group. Speaking against the backdrop of the inauguration, Nikil Ajagaonkar Gulfmart’s Operations Manager, and the team at the Group’s Centralized Merchandizing Department, headed by manager, Nicolas Panse, and including Raju Sawlani, Fakhruddin Kabir, Imran Sheikh, Zujer Saifee and Sameer Sheikh, affirmed that amazing prices, great promotions and special offers for the Indian festival of Vishu, await shoppers at the new branch in Farwaniya.

“The opening of a new branch of Gulfmart is part of our overall strategic expansion plans for Kuwait; however, the decision to open a second branch in Farwaniya was also due to the exceptional customer response that we keep witnessing at our first outlet here,” said T.A. Remesh, Gulfmart Country Manager, at the inauguration of the new branch. “Obviously our consistent policy of delivering total customer satisfaction, through incredible promotions, best-in-class services and convenient shopping locations that deliver quality products at affordable prices, is paying off. The synergy in having two Gulfmart branches in the same area will no doubt prove even more beneficial to our customers,” added the country manager.

“With the opening of the twelfth branch in Kuwait, we are embarking on the second phase of our assertive expansion plans that will see the addition of thirteen more outlets in the country by end of 2013,” asserted Mr. Remesh, before adding, “Our immediate plans call for opening a second branch in Fahaheel and a new outlet in Salwa in May, as well as launching in the immediate future a second Gulfmart Mini-Supermarket, this time in Abu Halifa.”

In addition to two branches each in Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, Hawally and now in Farwaniya, and a mini-mart in Salmiya, Gulfmart currently has full-service outlets in Shuwaikh, Salmiya, Fahaheel, Khaitan and Jahra. “Gulfmart’s success throughout the years can be attributed to the dedication of our staff, the support of suppliers and our unrelenting commitment to customer satisfaction. It is this commitment that has led to the patronage and loyalty of our customers, and allowed us to successfully operate twelve branches in the country,” concluded the country manager.