The stores ranged in size, the hypermarkets between 660000sqft m2 and 117000sqft m2, and the discount supermarkets between 31000sqft m2 and 70000sqft m2.
Retail marketing systems in western countries have broadly evolved from traditional street markets through to the modern hypermarket or out-of-town shopping center.
The shopping center will include four underground (parking and a hypermarket of approx. 5,600 m) and four above ground levels with retail and entertainment.
The food distribution structure includes wholesalers, retailers (hypermarkets, supermarkets, cooperatives, small businesses, convenience stores), institutions and associations.
