LuLu Group pan-India expansion: Opens two malls in Kerala, Hypermarkets coming soon in Tamil Nadu and Haryana

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Lulu Group India, one of the prominent hypermarket and shopping mall owners, has opened two shopping malls within a span of three months as part of its strategy to further boost its presence in the country. As part of the expansion, Lulu India is set to open a new shopping mall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, hypermarkets in Chennai, Gurugram, and food processing centers in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.

LuLu Mall Kozhikode
Lulu Mall Kozhikode, a premier shopping destination in Malabar, and Lulu Mall Kottayam in South Kerala are the two shopping centers recently opened in the state of Kerala. The 3.5 lakh square-foot mini mall in Kozhikode spans three floors, including a 1.5 lakh square-foot Lulu Hypermarket, Lulu Fashion Store, Lulu Connect, and an exclusive children's gaming arena named Funtura. The mall’s amenities are further enhanced by a vibrant multi-cuisine food court and an engaging gaming area for children. The food court, with seating for over 400, offers a variety of culinary options and features nearly 50 national and regional brands spread across its expansive floors.

Lulu Mall Kottayam
Lulu Mall Kottayam, which will serve as the primary shopping destination for Kottayam as well as the northern regions of Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and the eastern border of Alappuzha, spans over 3.22 lakh square feet. The mall brings international standards to the region, offering an expansive shopping experience. At the heart of the mall is the 1.4 lakh square-foot Lulu Hypermarket, a one-stop destination for all shopping needs.

Inauguration
VN Vasavan, Kerala State Minister for Ports & Co-operation, inaugurated Lulu Mall Kottayam in the presence of Yusuffali M.A. and other dignitaries. Similarly, Mohamed Riyas, Kerala State Minister for Tourism & Public Works Department, along with Beena Philip, Mayor of Calicut, inaugurated Lulu Mall Kozhikode.

Yusuffali M.A.'s Statement
Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group India, expressed his pride in the opening of these new projects, stating, "The opening of these malls marks a major milestone in the modernization of these regions, creating more than 4,000 direct and indirect job opportunities and boosting local development." He also highlighted that further projects are in the pipeline, including food sourcing and exporting hubs in different states. "It is everyone's commitment to generate more employment opportunities, retain the youth within the states, and utilize their efficiency for the country," he added.

Expansion of Lulu India
Apart from the two shopping malls in Kozhikode and Kottayam, Lulu India has also opened Lulu Daily Fresh Supermarkets in Kottiyam in Kollam, Thrissur, and Bengaluru. Lulu Group India currently has malls and hypermarkets in ten Indian cities: Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Triprayar, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Kottiyam, with new hypermarkets set to open soon in Tirur, Perinthalmanna (Kerala), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), and Gurugram (Haryana). The construction of a large shopping mall in Ahmedabad is also expected to start soon.

“Our strategy is to firmly expand in existing markets while tapping new avenues in the retail and food processing sectors across India,” concluded Yusuffali.