Majid Al Futtaim, the parent company for Carrefour, has inked a lease deal with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited (Shoprite Uganda) to acquire Shoprite’s six stores in the country. Majid Al Futtaim currently operates two stores in Uganda, under the banner of Carrefour.
Following the implementation of the agreement, Majid Al Futtaim will expand its footprint to eight Carrefour stores. “We welcome the opportunity to bring our unique Carrefour offering of unbeatable value, range, international standards to more customers across Uganda,” said Hani Weiss, CEO at Majid Al Futtaim Retail.
Majid Al Futtaim launched its first Carrefour store in Uganda in December 2019 in Kampala’s Oasis Mall, and in March 2021 opened its second store in Naalya. It currently provides 20,000 products across its stores, of which 98 percent are locally sourced. Customers are also able to order products online through partnerships with Glovo and Jumia Food.
“Majid Al Futtaim is fully committed to creating great moments for the communities we serve for the long-term. This agreement represents our continued investment in East Africa. We look forward to strengthening our offering in the region and supporting local talent through employment and career development opportunities,” added Weiss.
The six stores are located in Acacia Mall, Village Mall, Victoria Mall, Lugogo Mall, Clock Tower, and Arena Mall. As part of the agreement, the Lugogo Mall and Clock Tower properties will also transfer to Majid Al Futtaim who remains committed to its local supply chain and now, new tenant partners.
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