Cooperatives and retail outlets are gearing up to welcome Expo 2020 Dubai by expanding into new branches next year, both on site and off-site.
Officials of these cooperatives and markets expected that the exhibition will contribute to the increase of retail sales by between 20 and 30%, based on similar experiences to establish sessions for the exhibition in other countries, pointing out that the positive effects of the events «Expo 2020 Dubai» will not only stimulate retail sales in the Dubai markets are expected to have a good return to all retail markets in the country, with the length of the show and being one of the major international events being hosted for the first time in the region.
«Lulu Group»
Nanda Kumar, Director of Corporate Communications at Lulu Group, said that the group is preparing to welcome Expo 2020 Dubai by setting up a hypermarket in the exhibition area to meet the needs of exhibitors and visitors, who are expected to exceed 25 million visitors.
He added that Expo 2020 Dubai has many positive effects on the retail sector, in view of the large number of visitors expected, expected to stimulate sales of retail markets by up to 30%, based on previous experiences of the exhibition sessions in other countries.
He explained that «the group will support its new outlet with many innovative new smart technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and self-payment systems for purchases via mobile phones, or through the devices of the store».
«ASWAQ GROUP»
Yousef Sharaf, CEO of ASWAQ Group, a subsidiary of Dubai Government Investment Corporation, said that the group plans to expand its outlets to receive Expo 2020 Dubai, as it plans to increase the number of its outlets from 22 branches to reach To 29 outlets during the next year.
He added that «expansion plans include the establishment of a warehouse in Al Qusais by the expected date of the end of this year, and discuss the establishment of another warehouse with a large area».
He pointed out that «Expo 2020» will reflect positively on the retail markets, expecting that the growth in sales sector during the period of the exhibition between 20 and 30%.
«Union Cooperative»
In turn, the CEO of «Union Cooperative», Khalid Humaid bin Theban Al Falasi, that the Department of «Cooperative» plans to establish a retail outlet within the exhibition area during the coming period, to meet the needs of visitors and exhibitors.
He explained that the new outlet in the exhibition area will be rented, and is scheduled to carry the mark «Coop» of «Cooperative», stressing the provision of various goods that suit the categories of consumers at competitive prices. He pointed to future expansions, whether through outlets or commercial centers, which are expected to reach 10 branches, will be completed during the next year.
Comprehensive return
Rashid Bin Huwaiden, Director of Supply & Merchandising at Sharjah Cooperative Society, said that the positive impact of Expo 2020 Dubai will not only stimulate and boost retail sales in Dubai markets, but is expected to have a good return. The retail markets in the country, with the length of the exhibition, and being a huge international events hosted for the first time in the region.
Emirates Cooperative
Mohamed Yousuf Al Khaja, General Manager of Emirates Co-operative Society, has agreed that Expo 2020 Dubai will have many positive repercussions on Dubai's retail markets.
He expected sales growth during this period to reach 20%, which will show its indicators at the beginning of the exhibition, and the manifestations of competitiveness among retail sector companies in the presentation of initiatives and initiatives to attract consumers.
He stressed that the association will cope with the demand in the retail sector during the exhibition, through its network of branches in various regions of Dubai.