Khaleej Times

Why price efficiency is key for end-consumers

- — issacjohn@khaleejtim­es.com Staff Report

dubai — The 52nd outlet of Regency Group opened in Al Musallah in Sharjah, its largest in the UAE and the first in a spate of new openings planned across the region this year.

Sheikh Salem Abdulrahma­n Salem Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Ruler’s Office, inaugurate­d the mall in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Khalid Ahmed Al Qasimi and Sultan Al Shamsi. Also present were Bollyword actor Sunil Shetty, DM Healthcare chairman Dr Azad Moopen, Regency Group chairman Shamsudhee­n bin Mohideen and managing director Dr Anvar Ameen Chelat,

Dr Chelat saidt he benefit of price efficiency that the retailer gained through large-scale procuremen­t of products is transferre­d onto the end-consumer, he said. He said the retail chain could afford to offer customers price advantages of up to 15-20 per cent compared to some peers thanks to the group’s own sourcing centres. “Since there are no middlemen for sourcing, we can invariably ensure the finest quality inventory at the best available prices,” said Dr Chelat.

Over the next 5 years, the target of the retail giant is to nearly double annual turnover to Dh3 billion from Dh1.8 billion at present, said Dr Chelat.

Dr Chelat said the business group has a strong retail presence in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, China and India, and employs over 5,600.

This year, the group is plans to expand retail presence to Bahrain, Ghana, South Sudan and Malaysia through strategic expansions, Chelat said.

 ?? Supplied photo ?? sheikh salem inaugurati­ng the new outlet. —
Supplied photo sheikh salem inaugurati­ng the new outlet. —

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