Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Lulu Retail Holdings has inaugurated a new LuLu Express store in the Hessah Al Mubarak District in Kuwait.
Being the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, with presence in Egypt and other countries, Lulu also unveiled plans of remaining on track to open 18 to 20 new stores in 2026, according to a bourse filing.
Meanwhile, the newly launched LuLu Express store in Kuwait spans 11,636 square feet and is tailored to serve the daily shopping requirements of the surrounding community.
The outlet offers a wide range of fresh produce, grocery essentials, bakery selections, ready-to-eat options, and key household items, ensuring a seamless and time-efficient shopping experience.
Launch a new store in Kuwait aligns with Lulu’s measured expansion approach across the GCC and highlights its ongoing commitment to bringing stores closer to customers and improving overall convenience.
This step builds on the company’s history since it was founded in 1974, while together with its subsidiaries, Lulu operates 273 hypermarket, express, and minimarket stores across the six GCC countries.
The retail group also operates a growing e-commerce presence through its mobile app, webstore and partner channels. Meanwhile, to serve more than 680,000 daily shoppers from 130 nationalities every day, the group sources products from 85 countries, enabled by an on-the-ground sourcing presence in 19 countries.
In 2025, Lulu Retail generated net profits worth $204.53 million, while its total assets hit $5.44 billion at the end of the year.
