Big Bazaar, country’s largest hypermarket chain is now in Vijayawada. This is the fifth one in Andhra Pradesh taking Big Bazaar’s tally to 68 in the country.
“The company is expecting business of over Rs 55 crore in the first year of its operation”, said, Rohit Malhotra, head of operations, Pantaloon South zone.
“The firm would soon open two more stores in the city and 12 more in Andhra Pradesh (AP). The business, which was Rs 75 crore in AP last financial, is expected to touch Rs 600 crore this year. Ultimately, AP would have 25 stores in a couple of years”, added Malhotra
Investments of around Rs 800 crore are planned for the forthcoming launches in the state.