{"id":89338,"date":"2023-10-04T17:09:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/business\/?p=89338"},"modified":"2023-10-04T17:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:09:21","slug":"carrefour-opens-second-cbd-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/business\/2023\/10\/carrefour-opens-second-cbd-branch\/","title":{"rendered":"Carrefour opens second CBD branch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: #252525\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;color: #252525\">NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 &#8211; Retail chain Carrefour has opened its second Central Business District (CBD) branch at the Ellis Plaza along Wabera Street.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #252525\">The new outlet now pushes its countrywide stores to 21, with 17 of them in Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #252525\">It will sell fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh and dry foods, as well as home essentials, among others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #252525\">The expansion is part of the firm&#8217;s goal to expand its market share in the capital city and across the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #252525\">\u2018\u2019We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest store in Nairobi, furthering our efforts to make carrefours products and services more available to our communities, and ensuring a more convenient shopping experience for our people,\u2019\u2019 Christophe Orcet, Carrefour East Africa Regional Director, said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #252525\">Its opening has provided over 60 new jobs to Kenyans, in addition to increased opportunities for farmers and other local suppliers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #252525\">\u2018\u2019The opening of the new store is testament to Majid al Futtaim&#8217;s commitment to expanding its presence in the country and investing in the local economy. This has further evidenced by the provision of employment opportunities and the support provided for local suppliers,\u2019\u2019 Christophe added.<\/p>\n<p><em>By Davis Mabeya<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 &#8211; Retail chain Carrefour has opened its second Central Business District (CBD) branch at the Ellis Plaza along Wabera Street. The new outlet now pushes its countrywide stores to 21, with 17 of them in Nairobi. 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