Auchan Hypermarket opens at DragonMart

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About Auchan Group:
Created in 1961, the Auchan Group is the world's 13th largest food retailer, operating in 12 countries with over 1335 stores. Auchan is committed to improving the quality of life for the greatest number of customers by offering less expensive options on every product, everyday.


Auchan's portfolio includes a range of hypermarket and grocery related concepts each tailored to meet the needs of the market.

Auchan will be a primary anchor in many of the community and regional malls within Retailcorp World's portfolio with the aim to expand the Auchan banner across the GCC, opening 15 hypermarkets and 40 supermarkets within the next 10 years.
Discount prices, choice, adaptability with regard to local modes of consumption and the quality of service deliver Auchan's guarantee to customers around the world.

The Auchan Group is an independent group held by Association familiale Mulliez (87%) and its employees (13%). The Group is organized into four main core businesses: hypermarkets, supermarkets, real estate and banking.

About Retailcorp World:
Retailcorp World (previously Nakheel Retail) is an integrated retail division of Dubai World operating from five main platforms: Retailcorp Malls, Retailcorp Brands, Retailcorp Brands South Africa, Retailcorp Distribution and Hypercorp.
Retailcorp World's focus is to become the dominant player in Dubai's changing retail landscape, providing extraordinary vision and expertise during a period of remarkable change and growth. Retailcorp World will also capitalize on expansion opportunities in emerging markets across the region.

Through the development of unique retail destinations and grocery anchored shopping centres; the representation of successful retail and F&B brands; and the partnership with a world class hypermarket - Auchan, Retailcorp World is an integral part of the sustainable vision for Dubai World.

About DragonMart:
Built in the shape of a giant dragon, the 1.2km long DragonMart complex is the largest commercial centre for Chinese products outside the Chinese mainland. The Chinese themed mart comprises of over 2,475 shops and 855 tenancies. DragonMart offers over 1,124,368 sq feet of commercial space offering a uniquely Chinese Experience. All retailers and wholesalers setting up business at DragonMart are of Chinese origin with businesses in mainland China.

DragonMart is divided into several commercial areas, which host a wide variety of Chinese products and commodities, including, textile and garments, food and groceries, household and electric appliances, interior decoration, home furnishing, arts and craft, chemical products, sports and leisure accessories, electronics and lifestyle products. The development also hosts food courts with Chinese restaurants offering visitors the chance to sample Chinese heritage and culture.