Aeon opens first Supermarket in Myanmar
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Japanese retailer and mall operator Aeon has launched its first hypermarket in Myanmar.
The 2800sqm store is triple the size of its 14 existing supermarkets in Southeast Asia and its first hypermarket in the region. Opened in the capital city of Yangon, it sells household items as well as food. It also features a microfinancing service for shoppers.
The move is a response to the growing retail sector in Myanmar, which Aeon has been pursuing since its 2016 joint venture with local partner Creation Myanmar Group.
The hypermarket includes a large home-appliance sales space and a 70sqm dining area.
“There is further room to increase the number of stores in Myanmar as the country is still short of modern retail space,” said Aeon Orange’s GM of administration Masayasu Isozaki.
Aeon currently operates 74 stores in Southeast Asia, with shopping malls and supermarkets in Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Questions & Answers
Q.How large is Aeon's new hypermarket in Myanmar compared to its other stores in Southeast Asia?
How large is Aeon's new hypermarket in Myanmar compared to its other stores in Southeast Asia?
The new hypermarket in Yangon measures 2800 square metres. This makes it triple the size of Aeon's 14 existing supermarkets located across the Southeast Asian region.
Q.What range of products does the new Aeon hypermarket offer customers?
What range of products does the new Aeon hypermarket offer customers?
The hypermarket sells household items and food products. It also includes a significant home-appliance sales space, alongside a 70 square metre dining area for shoppers.
Q.What additional service does Aeon provide at its new Myanmar hypermarket?
What additional service does Aeon provide at its new Myanmar hypermarket?
Beyond retail offerings, the hypermarket features a microfinancing service for its shoppers. This is offered alongside the sale of goods and the dining area.
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