Majid Al Futtaim is set to open three new Carrefour stores down at the coast. One store will open doors at City Mall Nyali in November 2020, another at Diani Centre Point Plaza and a third one will also be launched as part of the development of Shanzu Mall – which will be completed by 2023.
This is quite a commitment in continued investment in the Kenyan economy and will support local suppliers following the COVID-19 pandemic. The stores will stock over 20,000 food and non-food items each, all under one roof for the convenience of Coast residents.
In keeping with the brand’s values, Carrefour will work with Kenyan suppliers and farmers from the coastal region to supply fresh produce directly to the stores. This is in line with the brand’s commitment to the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya national campaign which exclusively promotes Made in Kenya products, to support the local industry.
Moreover, the three stores will create both direct and indirect employment opportunities for over 600 Kenyans across the coastal region as Carrefour keeps its promise of investing in local talent.
The opening of the three Carrefour stores will raise the total number of the brand’s outlets in Kenya to 11, including eight operational stores in Nairobi.