Lulu's Story

Lulu Retail is the largest full-line retailer across the GCC, leading by selling space, sales and number of stores.

The organization has a strong omni-channel presence in the form of both brick & mortar stores and e-commerce. It operates a network of 241 stores, comprising 116 Hypermarkets, 102 Express Stores and 22 Mini Markets across 6 GCC countries. E-commerce is offered via Lulu’s own web & mobile application along with strategic partners such as Amazon, HungerStation, Snoonu and Talabat.

Lulu Retail offers a compelling customer proposition underpinned by a well-balanced product offering. It sources products from 85 countries, with the aim of mitigating supply risk, maintaining the availability of high-quality products throughout the year and providing support as a mandated food security partner.

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Headquartered in Abu Dhabi

Highlights

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    1.3 Million sq.m
    Total Retail Space
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    600 K+
    Daily Shoppers
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    multi-format stores
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    K+
    Active SKUS
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    K+
    Employees
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    Country Retail Operations
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    GLOBAL SOURCING OPERATIONS
Above figures are as of August 2024*

Lulu's Journey

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1974

Yusuff Ali MA opens his first Lulu store

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1991

Lulu enters organized retail in UAE

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2000
  • Lulu enters Oman and Qatar
  • Opens sourcing office in China
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2002

Opens 1st Lulu store in Kuwait

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2007

Opens 1st Lulu store in Bahrain

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2009

Opens 1st Lulu store in Saudi Arabia

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2012
  • Initiates omni-channel operations with launch of the webstore
  • Opens sourcing office in the UK
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2015

Opens sourcing office in Turkey

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2016
  • 100th store in GCC
  • Opens sourcing office in the USA
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2019

Launches the Lulu app

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2020

Growth investment

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2021

Opens 200th Lulu store

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2022

Joins hands with Amazon and Talabat for online grocery shopping

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2023

Launches Happiness loyalty program

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Today

241 stores as of 31 August 2024

Our Vision

Vision

To position Lulu as a top global retail brand, leading the organized retail sector in all regions and aiming to be the preferred employer for a diverse workforce.

Our Mission

Mission

To deliver a unique shopping experience with top-notch products and services, while seeking new market opportunities and benefiting all business associates.

Our Commitment

Commitment

Lulu is committed to ethical business practices, from sourcing products globally to offering them at fair prices in our stores, aiming to bring smiles and happiness to all.

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A Greener Tomorrow - Commitment to Sustainability
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Together for a Sustainable Future

Lulu Retail embraces sustainability as a fundamental value and core principle deeply embedded in its corporate culture.