First Siam Makro store in Myanmar opens its doors
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The first Siam Makro store in Myanmar has opened its doors as the Thai-based cash & carry operator eyes the fast-growing foodservice sector in the rising country Myanmar.
Located in Myanmar, the more than 7000sqm store offers more than 10,000 lines of fresh food, dry food, and other products.
“Makro was big, huge,” a shopper told news outlet Myanmore. “We had to book one day in advance to actually go there. There are more local products now than from Thailand. Everyone was wearing a mask when we went there. There are social distancing activities among the queuing at the entrance and each cashier.”
The store opening was met with lengthy queues, as the brand was welcomed by local residents, despite the fact the retailer primarily serves as a wholesaler, targeting food retailers, hotels, restaurants and catering service firms.
The Siam Makro store in Myanmar is temporarily enforcing a maximum of 250 customers per time as a social distancing measure.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of products does the new Siam Makro store offer to its customers?
What kind of products does the new Siam Makro store offer to its customers?
The store offers over 10,000 different lines of fresh food, dry food, and various other products. This extensive range aims to cater to the diverse needs of its target clientele, including businesses in the foodservice sector.
Q.What is the primary target market for the Siam Makro store in Myanmar?
What is the primary target market for the Siam Makro store in Myanmar?
The retailer primarily functions as a wholesaler, focusing on serving food retailers, hotels, restaurants, and catering service firms. Although local residents welcomed the opening, its core business model is wholesale.
Q.How large is the new Siam Makro store in Myanmar?
How large is the new Siam Makro store in Myanmar?
The new store in Myanmar is quite substantial, covering an area of more than 7,000 square metres. This large footprint allows it to stock an extensive variety of products for its wholesale customers.
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