LuLu set to open first store with all-female team in Bahrain

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Staff Reporter

LuLu Hypermarket will today open its first branch fully staffed by women in Bahrain. The store covering an area of 2,000 square metres in Danat Al Lawzi in Hamad Town will be located on the lakeside of the housing project in the area.

The store will provide residents with a wide range of grocery products and fresh daily products such as vegetables and meat in addition to an indoor bakery.

Speaking to The Daily Tribune, Rebecca, who is the import co-ordinator and merchandiser, said she is really excited to be part of the all-women team.

“The whole hierarchy here, starting with sales staff to supervisors and managers, are women. I feel really proud to be part of the team.” Zaina Ali Yousuf, a sales staff at the store, said it’s a special feeling to be part of the all-women team.

“I am really happy to be part of this team. Earlier, the concept was only implemented in Saudi Arabia. “I am sure this will help us in serving the women customers better.” A self-service payment machine forms a special attraction at the store.

The LuLu Group owns nine hypermarkets and two-shopping centers in Bahrain, employing nearly 3,000 staff, of which Bahrainis make up more than 40 per cent.