LOT strengthens its footprint in Sharjah with new flagship store at LuLu Hypermarket
LuLu's value concept store, LOT, has strengthened its footprint in the UAE with the launch of its newest and largest branch in Sharjah at LuLu Hypermarket, Al Wahda Street. This strategic expansion underscores LOT's mission to make high quality products affordable and accessible to a wider customer base.
Yusuffali MA, chairman of LuLu Group, inaugurated the new LOT store in the presence senior officials from Lulu. The new 47,000 sqft outlet marks LOT's 14th store in the GCC and the 7th in the UAE, making it the biggest LOT to date. "This expansion is part of our vision to provide customers with quality products at budget-friendly prices. Our growth in Sharjah reflects the increasing demand for value-driven shopping experiences. We are on a track to operate 50 LOT stores by 2025," said Yusuffali MA.
The LOT offers a lot of products at unbeatable prices, with many items priced below Dh19. This new initiative ensures that everyone can access high-quality products, including household essentials, kitchenware, fashion for men, women, and children, and more.
The occasion was graced by the presence of Saifee Rupawala, CEO of LuLu; Salim M A and Shabu Abdul Majeed, directors of global operations; Anand A V, director of LuLu International Holdings; Mujeeb Rehman, director of Buying; along with several other dignitaries.
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