Discount Retail Consulting GmbH (DRC) recently had the privilege of organizing and navigating a high-impact sourcing tour under the esteemed auspices of Dr. Mohamed Althaf , Group Director of Global Operations and CSO of LuLu Group International. Navigated alongside Simon Alexander , Regional Director of LuLu Qatar, and LuLu’s dedicated international buying leads Mohammed Shabab  (Y International Italia) and Mohamed Sanij  (Y International UK), the tour marked a significant m

Discount Variety Retail chain, MR. D.I.Y. Germany GmbH, has been officially registered with the District Court of Berlin-Charlottenburg. Germany is the fourth European country where Mr. D.I.Y. operates, following Spain, Poland, and Turkey, and is the fifteenth country globally. The company is headed by directors, with Choon Leng Gan being a shareholder in Platinum Alphabet, one of Mr. D.I.Y.'s investors, and Chen Hwee Lim serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Mr. D.

Discount Retail Chain Arreiou opened in Caxito, in the municipality of Dande, Bengo province, the first commercial area in the region and provided 20 jobs for local youth. In the space of four days, the population gained two commercial surfaces, after the inauguration of the Mangolé supermarket. With these developments, the province of Bengo now has four stores, two of which are in Eskebra, one in Jumbinho and the other in Arreiou. Speaking to the press, the manager of the Ar

Discount Retail Chain Kazyon received a $50 million follow‑on investment from Development Partners International (DPI). The fresh capital injection marks the latest step in DPI’s multi‑year partnership with the company and is intended to accelerate Kazyon’s regional expansion. According to Jade Del Lero Moreau, Partner at DPI, the new funding will help fast‑track Kazyon’s rollout across Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and other targeted markets in the Middle East and North Africa. “Th

Discount Retail Chain Viva, part of Landmark Group, launched its initial two VIVA stores on 18.01.2026 in Riyadh, making Saudi Arabia the third GCC country, following the UAE and Oman, where we have a presence. The discount retail chain expanded into Riyadh, aiming to become a key tenant at Al Saedan's new Oro Square development, providing affordable groceries, fresh produce, and baked goods similar to its UAE stores. ​𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗔 — the value-driven grocery retail brand under 𝗟

Discount Retail Chain SAVA, MAF owned Emirati modern discount retailer combines high-quality products, affordable prices, convenience, and a modern shopping experience. SAVA’s flagship location opened in Deira with a second store at Jumeirah Beach Residences. Two further stores to open this week and 10 locations across the UAE by year-end.    Majid Al Futtaim, a leading pioneer in shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has l

In the 2026 retail world, two distinct strategies stand out: the rapid growth of discount retail chains with low price margins and the efforts of experience-focused stores to generate higher margins. While the change in consumer demand and economic pressures are behind the growth of discount stores, experience stores are trying to achieve a sustainable position by investing in customer experience and brand loyalty rather than price competition. The Power of Discount Markets:

Discount Retail Chain Gala Supermarket, a proud member of the renowned Western International Group, has rapidly emerged as the leading discount retailer in the UAE. GALA fulfils a straightforward promise: offering premium local and imported products at the most competitive prices available. With 21 successful stores across the UAE and plans for 5 additional stores, GALA is swiftly expanding its reach. More than just a store, GALA is a community-focused retailer committed to p

Discount Retail Consulting had the chance to share their insights on international discount retail in the esteemed RSEF magazine. The Red Sea, a crucial global waterway, connects Europe, Africa, and Asia. Extending from the Suez Canal in the north to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the south, it serves as a vital artery for international trade and is a region abundant in cultural heritage, natural resources, and untapped economic opportunities also for discount retail. As the Eur

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Discount Retail Chain Usave , owned by the Shoprite group in South Africa, opened in Hopefield, Western Cape its latest store marking a...

New US study reveals private label store brands are blurring the marketplace. Results show that 72% of surveyed consumers failed to do...

Discount Retail Variety Chain LOT – The Value Shop has officially opened its doors at LuLu Hypermarket, Barwa Madinatna, Doha offering an...

Egypt-based discount supermarket chain Kazyon has extended its partnership with IFC with a $30m loan to support the expansion of Kazyon’s...

Discount Retail Chain Kazyon has established itself as one of the leaders in hard-discount in Morocco together with Turkish BIM , with...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl has been named the World's Simplest Brand in the "2023 World’s Simplest Brand Tenth Edition" by Siegel+Gale....

As a part of Dukan’s expansion plan, the Saudi neighborhood discounter opened its 100st store in their hometown Jeddah. The Dukan concept...