{"id":20138,"date":"2022-12-23T14:58:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T14:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meretailnews.com\/?p=20138"},"modified":"2022-12-23T14:58:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T14:58:05","slug":"geant-opens-supermarket-in-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meretailnews.com\/2022\/12\/23\/geant-opens-supermarket-in-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"G\u00e9ant opens supermarket in UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grocery brand\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meretailnews.com\/2022\/10\/14\/geant-grows-organic-range-with-vertical-farm-bustanica\/\">G\u00e9ant<\/a>, part of French retailing giant GMG, has unveiled the first location of its supermarket chain in the UAE\u2014in City life Al Jurf in Ajman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This move is in keeping with the retailer&#8217;s regional expansion plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Home delivery will also be available via local delivery platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">President of consumer goods at GMG, Marc Laurent, said: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meretailnews.com\/2022\/07\/04\/geant-launches-reusable-bags-and-partners-with-non-profit\/\">G\u00e9ant\u2019s supermarket<\/a> concept is designed specifically to serve busy and active neighbourhoods and communities where choice, convenience and value are top priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThe new format resonates with the discerning customer, with a wide selection of groceries, easy-to-access shelves and excellent staff to assist and guide at all touch points in and around the supermarket. Add to this our promise of an unrivalled offering for the best prices and you have a family-friendly concept that fits into the quintessential UAE lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;This, our flagship store in Ajman, is certain to set the benchmark for supermarkets across the UAE, in terms of layout and experience and we look forward to using this ribbon cutting as a springboard for our growth plan to open more than 20 stores in the UAE in 2023, focusing on serving the neighbourhood communities and offering value and variety to meet all their shopping needs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The new supermarket in Ajman will embrace UAE\u2019s single-use plastic-free agenda to comply with its reusable bags scheme<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0adopted across all of its locations back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meretailnews.com\/2022\/07\/04\/geant-launches-reusable-bags-and-partners-with-non-profit\/\">in July<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">G\u00e9ant has been recently demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability and promoting a cohesive community lifestyle. For example, two months ago, the retailer teamed up with the world\u2019s largest Dubai-based hydroponic farm, Bustanica, to ensure the supply of locally-sourced organic vegetables to all its supermarkets across the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">G\u00e9ant is a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets that are part of the French retailing giant\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Groupe_Casino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Groupe Casino<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with a turnover of more than 30 billion euros and part of the GMG\u2019s Consumer Goods division in the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Currently, there are 10 G\u00e9ant Express convenience stores across Dubai and a recently launched G\u00e9ant Hypermarket at Dubai Hills Mall &amp; Al Khawaneej Walk.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grocery brand\u00a0G\u00e9ant, part of French retailing giant GMG, has unveiled the first location of its supermarket chain in the UAE\u2014in City life Al Jurf in Ajman. This move is in keeping with the retailer&#8217;s regional expansion plans. Home delivery will also be available via local delivery platforms. 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