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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>The race for the Kenyans customers in the retail space is heating up as industry players align themselves ahead of the festive seasons.<\/p>\n

The latest retailer to open an outlet is French supermarket chain Carrefour who have opened a second store in Nairobi’s CBD.<\/p>\n

The retail franchise, owned by Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim, now has 21 stores, 17 of which are in Nairobi while Kisumu and Mombasa host two stores each.<\/p>\n

Carrefour opened its first store in Kenya in 2016.<\/p>\n

In a new trend the retailer has ventured into mass markets with Eastleigh, and now the CBD outlet from traditional high-end regions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe opening of the new store is a testament to Majid Al Futtaim\u2019s commitment to expanding its presence in the country and investing in the local economy,\u201d said Carrefour Regional Director for East Africa, Christophe Orcet.<\/p>\n

With the new store opening, Majid Al Futtaim now operates 21 Carrefour stores countrywide, 17 of which are located in Nairobi, while Kisumu and Mombasa host two stores each.<\/p>\n

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