Saturday, May 16, 2009
Seacon Square
Opened in 1994, this 96 football field-sized entertainment centre is a favourite among locals, and one of the biggest malls in Southeast Asia. Apart from hundreds of shops and outlets selling everything a shopper's heart desires, lots of family fun can be had on a rainy day at the indoor amusement park. There is a 38-lane bowling alley, a rollerblading rink, mini-golf and amusement park on the fourth floor, a 14-theatre multiplex cinema, as well as a motion 'simulator' theatre. Come here if you want to let your kids loose, while you do your shopping thing. As this mall is only 14 km from the new airport, it's a fantastic place to get the ants out of them before a long flight. Or if you have the energy and want to get your last kick out of Bangkok, join them
Future Park Rangsit Bangkok
Occupying an area of over 215,000 square feet in Pathumthani (one of the provinces surrounding Bangkok), Future Park Rangsit is simply one of Asia's largest shopping malls. Truly a one-stop shopping spot, it offers a wide range of retail outlets as well as major department stores. Some of the main ones include Central, Robinson, a Big C Superstore, TOPS Supermarket, Power Buy (household appliances), Super Sports, B2S (books, music, and stationery), HomeWorks (furniture and home improvement), and Fitness First.
If you need to fill you tummy, you'll be spoilt for choice as there are over 70 restaurants and a dozen of fast food outlets to choose from. The Superstore complex, adjacent to Future Park, is equally impressive as it features mega outlets like Home Pro, Major Megaplex - a huge cinema with karaoke and bowling alleys, and Index Living Mall. Other than shopping and entertainment, Future Park also boasts various other services such as a post office, eight major banks, financial institutions, and outlets for all phone networks and service providers
If you need to fill you tummy, you'll be spoilt for choice as there are over 70 restaurants and a dozen of fast food outlets to choose from. The Superstore complex, adjacent to Future Park, is equally impressive as it features mega outlets like Home Pro, Major Megaplex - a huge cinema with karaoke and bowling alleys, and Index Living Mall. Other than shopping and entertainment, Future Park also boasts various other services such as a post office, eight major banks, financial institutions, and outlets for all phone networks and service providers
Esplanade
This structure of organic contours and ample space was designed by the same Paris-based architects who conceived Bangkok's famous Emporium and Siam Paragon. Within is a music academy, a 12-theatre Cineplex, and ice skating rink (the latter to be launched sometime in 2007). This new addition to the mall scene operates 100 000 square meters of retail space, and introduces the intriguing concept of 'artetainment'.
In addition, it features one of the most modern auditoriums in the city, and the Cineplex movie theatres have devised a nifty way to save paper; the 'now showing' screens are electronic instead of the traditional posters. Aside from all the usual eateries, cafes and fashionable lifestyle stores, there are also several health and wellness outlets, from post-natal slimming and shaping, to fitness, hair and nails. Project Zen Bodyworks has a spa menu to delight, and Chaho Matcha Teashop stocks Japanese green tea. And for some action, Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl combines karaoke and bowling for good clean fun.
In addition, it features one of the most modern auditoriums in the city, and the Cineplex movie theatres have devised a nifty way to save paper; the 'now showing' screens are electronic instead of the traditional posters. Aside from all the usual eateries, cafes and fashionable lifestyle stores, there are also several health and wellness outlets, from post-natal slimming and shaping, to fitness, hair and nails. Project Zen Bodyworks has a spa menu to delight, and Chaho Matcha Teashop stocks Japanese green tea. And for some action, Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl combines karaoke and bowling for good clean fun.
Central Ratchada - Rama III Bangkok
Central Ratchada - Rama III is the largest department store in this part of the city, and has been a favourite among the locals for almost a decade now. Like most Central Department Store branches, Central Ratchada - Rama III is broken down into six floors of products and services, offering almost everything you'll ever need from cosmetics to fashionable clothes. Specialty shops including B2S and Power Buy can also be found here. Hungry? No worries, as fast food outlets and restaurants are in abundance. If you have spare time, make sure to check out Major Cineplex, a huge cinema with karaoke and bowling alley.
Open: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun 10:00 - 21:30Location: Sathu Pradit Road, Chong Nonsi, YannawaBTS: Get off at Chong Nonsi station, then take a cab.
Open: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun 10:00 - 21:30Location: Sathu Pradit Road, Chong Nonsi, YannawaBTS: Get off at Chong Nonsi station, then take a cab.
Central Lad Prao Bangkok
Opened in 1982, Central Lad Prao is one of the oldest shopping malls and department stores in Thailand. Favoured by the locals living further away from the downtown area, Central Ladprao has a total of seven floors including a basement floor with trendy clothing, shoes, bags, books, DVDs, and a TOPS supermarket. The department store stocks everything you'll ever need from cosmetics and car accessories to a Marks & Spencer outlet.
On the top floor is a huge food court selling different types of cuisine, from popular Thai dishes to international favourites. The usual mix of fast food chains can also be found here. On the seventh floor of the department store side you'll find SFX Cinema, a nine-screen cinema complete with first-class seating and bowling alleys. Adjoining the mall is the Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, which houses Bangkok's first convention center. In front of the mall is an outdoor market bustling with small shops selling inexpensive fashion accessories.
Open: Sun - Thurs 10:00 - 21:30, Fri - Sat until 22:00Location: Phahon Yothin (opposite Chatuchak Park)MRT: Phahon Yothin station (BTS Mo Chit station)
On the top floor is a huge food court selling different types of cuisine, from popular Thai dishes to international favourites. The usual mix of fast food chains can also be found here. On the seventh floor of the department store side you'll find SFX Cinema, a nine-screen cinema complete with first-class seating and bowling alleys. Adjoining the mall is the Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, which houses Bangkok's first convention center. In front of the mall is an outdoor market bustling with small shops selling inexpensive fashion accessories.
Open: Sun - Thurs 10:00 - 21:30, Fri - Sat until 22:00Location: Phahon Yothin (opposite Chatuchak Park)MRT: Phahon Yothin station (BTS Mo Chit station)
Union Mall Bangkok
Strategically located opposite the ever-busy Central Lad Prao, Union Mall caters especially for shoppers who find Central Lad Prao too packed, and Chatuchak Weekend Market too hot. Opened in February 2006, Union Mall stands eight storeys tall with a total area of 150,000 square metres housing over 1,000 retail shops. It boasts easy access from the MRT Phahon Yothin station, an international food court, a myriad of fast food chains, entertainment areas, tutorial schools, a fitness centre, and a supermarket. Basically, whatever it is you need, you're likely to find it at Union Mall. An open-air market outside Union Mall is also worth a browse. You'll find an interesting range of clothing items, bags, shoes, and fashion accessories at affordable prices. The market is open everyday from 17:00 onwards.
Open: 10:00 - 22:00Location: Lad Prao Soi 1MRT: Phahon Yothin station
Open: 10:00 - 22:00Location: Lad Prao Soi 1MRT: Phahon Yothin station
Platinum Fashion Mall Bangkok
relatively new shopping center in the Petchburi area, Platinum Fashion Mall caters especially to wholesale clothing, selling a similar range of clothing to the Pratunam Market across the street, except in air-conditioned comfort. The mall has six floors which are filled with small outlets - most of them specialising in women's clothing and fashion accessories. Since this is a wholesale mall, you can get items at very reasonable prices - provided you buy larger quantities, usually three items and up.
The price you pay will be about 30% lower per piece. Some shops allow you to mix different types of items, for example, purses and bags, shirts and trousers. And as with most shopping malls in the city, there is also a food court on the fifth floor, along with cafs and fast food chains. If you're coming from CentralWorld, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it. Just head north, cross the small canal, and turn left into Petchburi Road, a few metres along and you're there.
Open: 10:00 - 22:00Location: Petchburi, Ratchathewi (next to Pantip Plaza)BTS: The nearest Skytrain station is Ploenchit
The price you pay will be about 30% lower per piece. Some shops allow you to mix different types of items, for example, purses and bags, shirts and trousers. And as with most shopping malls in the city, there is also a food court on the fifth floor, along with cafs and fast food chains. If you're coming from CentralWorld, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it. Just head north, cross the small canal, and turn left into Petchburi Road, a few metres along and you're there.
Open: 10:00 - 22:00Location: Petchburi, Ratchathewi (next to Pantip Plaza)BTS: The nearest Skytrain station is Ploenchit
All Seasons Place
ll Seasons Place consists of two towers, one of which leads into The Conrad Hotel. In this gargantuan building, a variety of stores collectively form the 'All Seasons Retail Centre'. The actual retail space is massive, and is spread over four levels. While serving quite an upscale clientele, prices in some of the shops are often scaled down to affordable dimensions - especially at the end of a season.
Clothing boutiques, books, stationery and shops specialising in high-end sporting accessories can be found here. There is fine custom-tailoring, an art shop, gallery, an antiques shop and a wine cellar. The center also houses a health clinic and state of-the-art spa. Postal and various banking services are available too. The popular food court, adjoined to the supermarket on the second floor, offers unbelievably cheap fare in a casual atmosphere.
Open: 9:00 - 18:00
Clothing boutiques, books, stationery and shops specialising in high-end sporting accessories can be found here. There is fine custom-tailoring, an art shop, gallery, an antiques shop and a wine cellar. The center also houses a health clinic and state of-the-art spa. Postal and various banking services are available too. The popular food court, adjoined to the supermarket on the second floor, offers unbelievably cheap fare in a casual atmosphere.
Open: 9:00 - 18:00
Peninsula Plaza
Peninsula Plaza on Ratchadamri Road is situated in the prime land between the Erawan Mall and . This exclusive centre, catering mainly towards expats, moneyed Thais and business class travelers, exudes an air of old-world charm. Various leisurely eateries and cafes are scattered throughout. You will find diamonds, Swarovsky crystal, sheer fabrics, antiques and silverware among the wares on display. There is also a grand gallery, an art shop exhibiting some striking contemporary Thai paintings, and the International Dance Academy on the fourth floor. Look out for the magnificent stained glass 'door' on your way out
Pantip Plaza IT Mall in Bangkok
The mother of all IT shops, the entirety of Pantip Plaza is dedicated to computer and technology items. The multistory shopping centre on Petchaburi Road offers a wide selection of stores, selling everything from computers and computer-related accessories, including; parts, printers, digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, and much more. Pantip Plaza is also (in)famous for its inexpensive counterfeit versions of software and DVDs. Although you might not be a techno-geek, it’s worth visiting when you're in the area for the pure fascination value.
Erawan Bangkok
Erawan Bangkok, the graceful mall with direct access to the right in the heart of the Ratchaprasong shopping district, has an air of exclusivity about it. A five-storey space covering about 13, 000 square meters, it's a boutique mall that offers a selection of only the most elegant lifestyle brands. And the shoppers who frequent the polished hallways and eateries here are equally suave...
Siam Discovery
This trendy shopping complex is still a favourite among Bangkok's younger and fashionable crowds. Opposite Siam Square, this modern centre adjoins Siam Centre and showcases a good selection of shops, restaurants and designer fashion outlets.
Expect popular local fashion designers and global brand names as well as European established names, as well as a number of home decor and hip interior design stores. Guess? DKNY, Shiseido, Mac, Swarovski and many more. Asia Books and Habitat have branches here too. A huge cinema complex is located on the top floor, while the ground floor houses popular coffee hangouts including Starbucks and Au Bon Pain
Expect popular local fashion designers and global brand names as well as European established names, as well as a number of home decor and hip interior design stores. Guess? DKNY, Shiseido, Mac, Swarovski and many more. Asia Books and Habitat have branches here too. A huge cinema complex is located on the top floor, while the ground floor houses popular coffee hangouts including Starbucks and Au Bon Pain
Gaysorn Bangkok
Gaysorn is a luxurious, upmarket white marble and gleaming chrome complex housing exclusively high-end luxury goods and designer labels. Its contemporary design and an innovative retail concept create a very exclusive shopping experience. Expect to find a wide range of highly desirable international brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Hugo Boss, to name but a few, as well as a selection of Thailand's most innovative designers such as Fly Now, 'Senada Theory and Kloset Red Carpet.
Amarin Plaza Bangkok
The stylish Amarin Plaza is linked to Erawan Bangkok via a skybridge. The five-storey shopping plaza has an almost festive aura to it, drawing in a mixed crowd - from affluent Thais to expats and business travellers - with highly desirable brand names such as Guy Laroche, Valentino and Crocodile, to name but a few
Siam Center Bangkok
One of the oldest malls in Thailand, but also one of the most vital. Situated slap-bang in the centre of what is called 'the battleground of the malls' - and easily dwarfed by the bigger and flashier malls - few know that Siam Center was there before all the others. Constructed in 1976, this original looks good for her age, thanks to the panoply of bright and playful shops and the ever-younger and fresher clientele, expending their reeling energies and pocket money
MBK Shopping Center
Short-named MBK, the multi-storey Mah Boon Krong is probably Bangkok's most legendary shopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals. Eight floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products and luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVD's (and then some).
MBK (launched in 1986) is a beehive of activity, especially on weekends, when half of Bangkok converges to shop for bargains. And plenty of bargains are to be found here
MBK (launched in 1986) is a beehive of activity, especially on weekends, when half of Bangkok converges to shop for bargains. And plenty of bargains are to be found here
Siam Paragon Shopping Centre
From a sporty yellow Ferrari to a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes straight from the set of Sex and the City, Siam Paragon is a shopping mall without rival in Southeast Asia when it comes to luxury goods.
This shopping and entertainment complex is an upmarket, five-storey colossus with 500,000 square metres of retail space. The gleaming, modern mall opened in December 2005 at a cost of 15 billion baht (US$ 375 million), and is home to more than 250 famed international and local luxury brands. Let's take a closer look... (Read More)
This shopping and entertainment complex is an upmarket, five-storey colossus with 500,000 square metres of retail space. The gleaming, modern mall opened in December 2005 at a cost of 15 billion baht (US$ 375 million), and is home to more than 250 famed international and local luxury brands. Let's take a closer look... (Read More)
CentralWorld Shopping Complex
The battle of Bangkok's mega shopping malls to be the biggest and the best has a new outright and undisputed winner: the supermodern, newly launched, revamped and rebranded CentralWorld.
With 550,000 square metres of retail space and a total area size of 830,000 square metres that is 30% larger than any other shopping centre in central Bangkok, CentralWorld is now officially the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southeast Asia.
With 550,000 square metres of retail space and a total area size of 830,000 square metres that is 30% larger than any other shopping centre in central Bangkok, CentralWorld is now officially the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southeast Asia.
Shopping Malls in Bangkok
Bangkok's modern, multi-storey are a shopaholic's paradise... From the legendary to the sophisticated , trendy or unashamedly upscale, Bangkok's accommodate every taste, pocket and style. The latest addition to the city's 'mallscape' is the newly and fabulously revamped officially the largest mall in Southeast Asia.
These malls are where you'll find the city's finest fashion stores, global brands, book shops, speciality stores, accessories stands and all kinds of luxury designer lifestyle goods. Not only are you spoiled for choice; it's all super easy to navigate. Modern and air-conditioned, they're also a pleasant alternative to the bustling hot and most complexes are easily accessible via the city's modern and efficient Skytrain (BTS) system. Just don't forget to sport comfortable shoes
These malls are where you'll find the city's finest fashion stores, global brands, book shops, speciality stores, accessories stands and all kinds of luxury designer lifestyle goods. Not only are you spoiled for choice; it's all super easy to navigate. Modern and air-conditioned, they're also a pleasant alternative to the bustling hot and most complexes are easily accessible via the city's modern and efficient Skytrain (BTS) system. Just don't forget to sport comfortable shoes
Metro plans up to 10 Cash & Carry stores in Egypt
FRANKFURT/SHARM EL-SHEIKH (Reuters) - Germany's biggest retailer, Metro AG (MEOG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research), plans to invest up to 150 million euros ($232.2 million) to open as many as 10 Cash & Carry wholesale outlets in Egypt, it said on Sunday.
"With a population of nearly 80 million people and a rapidly growing economy, Egypt offers great potential for our self-service wholesale," Cash & Carry boss Frans Muller said in a statement.
The first Metro Cash & Carry store could open in Cairo in late 2009 once administrative details are worked out, it said.
"In the medium term, the company sees a market potential of up to 10 stores in Egypt with an investment volume of around 15 million each," it said.
"In the long term, Metro Cash & Carry estimates an overall market potential for more than 20 wholesale stores in Egypt," the statement added.
The company will operate in Egypt under the brand name Makro, which it also uses elsewhere, and expects to obtain 90 percent of its food and non-food stock from local producers and suppliers, the statement said.
Metro Cash & Carry already operates in Morocco, Turkey and Pakistan.
Muller told a news conference in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh that the wholesale stores would supply hotels, restaurants and caterers but most of all the small to medium retailers who dominate the Egyptian groceries market.
Metro already buys Egyptian fruit and vegetables for export to the European market but its presence in Egypt will bring it closer to Egyptian farmers and fishermen, he said. Continued...
"With a population of nearly 80 million people and a rapidly growing economy, Egypt offers great potential for our self-service wholesale," Cash & Carry boss Frans Muller said in a statement.
The first Metro Cash & Carry store could open in Cairo in late 2009 once administrative details are worked out, it said.
"In the medium term, the company sees a market potential of up to 10 stores in Egypt with an investment volume of around 15 million each," it said.
"In the long term, Metro Cash & Carry estimates an overall market potential for more than 20 wholesale stores in Egypt," the statement added.
The company will operate in Egypt under the brand name Makro, which it also uses elsewhere, and expects to obtain 90 percent of its food and non-food stock from local producers and suppliers, the statement said.
Metro Cash & Carry already operates in Morocco, Turkey and Pakistan.
Muller told a news conference in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh that the wholesale stores would supply hotels, restaurants and caterers but most of all the small to medium retailers who dominate the Egyptian groceries market.
Metro already buys Egyptian fruit and vegetables for export to the European market but its presence in Egypt will bring it closer to Egyptian farmers and fishermen, he said. Continued...
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan
STORE MANAGER / FLOOR MANAGER / CUSTOMER MARKETING MANAGER
Summary
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Location
Karachi , Sindh , Pakistan
Category
Retail
Industry
Requirement Details
Metro Cash & Carry is the international leading company in self-service wholesale. For over 40 years, the company has been supporting high-volume commercial customers with over 600 wholesale centres worldwide. The company’s annual revenue in 2006 was 30 billion Euros. Metro Cash & Carry employs more than 100, 000 people across the world and in many regions is among the biggest employers. Qualified, highly-motivate employees create the foundations needed for successful expansion on an international level and sustained growth of the wholesaling company. A performance-driven approach, openness and internationality are the corporate culture that we practice. STORE MANAGER(FOR LAHORE, FAISALABAD & KARACHI)Responsibility for overall operations and management of a Store. ROLE: * To be responsible for achieving sales & cost targets, maintain stock levels through compliance of corporate operating procedures and effective management of store personnel. * To implement corporate policy and take all strategic decisions in the store. * To effectively manage the external relationships with customers and other parties such as governmental bodies and communities to enhance the image and reputation of the company. * To take responsibilities for the store compliance with health and safety regulations to protect both employees and customers.* To provide professional training in order to develop qualified and motivated staff for managerial positions within the company. REQUIREMENTS: * MBA or specialized degree in wholesale / retail management. * Minimum 5 years managerial experience, preferably in a service oriented business, such as a hotel, fast food outlet, department store or supermarket, managing sizable workforce in meeting sales target. * International Work Experience will be a plus. * Excellent leadership skills. * Broad understanding of financial functions. * Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. * User knowledge of PC work (MS Windows)* Cross cultural competence. * Flexible for traveling and working across the country. FLOOR MANAGER (FOR LAHORE, FAISALABAD & KARACHI)Managing all the strategic functions of the floor, which include, achieving goals in stock and service levels, sales forecast, budgeting and managing people. ROLE * Lead and train a team of around 30-40 people * Responsible for in-store customers service. * Ensuring shelf availability of merchandise. * Executing lay-outs and promotions according to the company standards. * Making of budgets and sales forecasts. * Controlling cost and shrinkage. * Formulating business strategies to achieve the targets set for the allocated floor. REQUIREMENTS: * MBA or equivalent degree * 6-8 years experience in Consumer durables sales role * Analytical and strategic competence. * Cross cultural competence. * Flexible for traveling and working across the country. CUSTOMER MARKETING MANAGERROLE: * To formulate and implement the customer acquisition strategy for various cities of Pakistan. * To ensure registration of customers and validity of information. * Responsible for doing surveys e.g. customer count and potential customer analysis for the assigned area. * To plan and implement key account management system in assigned area. REQUIREMENT: * Minimum MBA from reputable institute. * 2 Plus years of experience of Direct marketing. * Should have experience of directly dealing wit customers * Good presentation skills. * Flexible for traveling and working across the country. Please send your applications before January 20, 2008 to: For Lahore and Faisalabad positions Recruitment Manager, HR Department, Head Office: METRO CASH & CARRY PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD2-KM Multan Road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore - PakistanFor Karachi Positions METRO CASH & CARRY PAKISTAN (PVT) LTDHuman Resource Department, C-145, Block 2, Opposite Zia Uddin Hospital, Clifton, Karachi – Pakistan NOTE: Please mention the position title in the subject line of your email and /or on the envelope of your job application. Email: Website address: http://www.metro.pk International website: http://www.metro-cc.com
Dates
Posted Date
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Apply From
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Apply Before
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Summary
Reference Code
Location
Karachi , Sindh , Pakistan
Category
Retail
Industry
Requirement Details
Metro Cash & Carry is the international leading company in self-service wholesale. For over 40 years, the company has been supporting high-volume commercial customers with over 600 wholesale centres worldwide. The company’s annual revenue in 2006 was 30 billion Euros. Metro Cash & Carry employs more than 100, 000 people across the world and in many regions is among the biggest employers. Qualified, highly-motivate employees create the foundations needed for successful expansion on an international level and sustained growth of the wholesaling company. A performance-driven approach, openness and internationality are the corporate culture that we practice. STORE MANAGER(FOR LAHORE, FAISALABAD & KARACHI)Responsibility for overall operations and management of a Store. ROLE: * To be responsible for achieving sales & cost targets, maintain stock levels through compliance of corporate operating procedures and effective management of store personnel. * To implement corporate policy and take all strategic decisions in the store. * To effectively manage the external relationships with customers and other parties such as governmental bodies and communities to enhance the image and reputation of the company. * To take responsibilities for the store compliance with health and safety regulations to protect both employees and customers.* To provide professional training in order to develop qualified and motivated staff for managerial positions within the company. REQUIREMENTS: * MBA or specialized degree in wholesale / retail management. * Minimum 5 years managerial experience, preferably in a service oriented business, such as a hotel, fast food outlet, department store or supermarket, managing sizable workforce in meeting sales target. * International Work Experience will be a plus. * Excellent leadership skills. * Broad understanding of financial functions. * Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. * User knowledge of PC work (MS Windows)* Cross cultural competence. * Flexible for traveling and working across the country. FLOOR MANAGER (FOR LAHORE, FAISALABAD & KARACHI)Managing all the strategic functions of the floor, which include, achieving goals in stock and service levels, sales forecast, budgeting and managing people. ROLE * Lead and train a team of around 30-40 people * Responsible for in-store customers service. * Ensuring shelf availability of merchandise. * Executing lay-outs and promotions according to the company standards. * Making of budgets and sales forecasts. * Controlling cost and shrinkage. * Formulating business strategies to achieve the targets set for the allocated floor. REQUIREMENTS: * MBA or equivalent degree * 6-8 years experience in Consumer durables sales role * Analytical and strategic competence. * Cross cultural competence. * Flexible for traveling and working across the country. CUSTOMER MARKETING MANAGERROLE: * To formulate and implement the customer acquisition strategy for various cities of Pakistan. * To ensure registration of customers and validity of information. * Responsible for doing surveys e.g. customer count and potential customer analysis for the assigned area. * To plan and implement key account management system in assigned area. REQUIREMENT: * Minimum MBA from reputable institute. * 2 Plus years of experience of Direct marketing. * Should have experience of directly dealing wit customers * Good presentation skills. * Flexible for traveling and working across the country. Please send your applications before January 20, 2008 to: For Lahore and Faisalabad positions Recruitment Manager, HR Department, Head Office: METRO CASH & CARRY PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD2-KM Multan Road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore - PakistanFor Karachi Positions METRO CASH & CARRY PAKISTAN (PVT) LTDHuman Resource Department, C-145, Block 2, Opposite Zia Uddin Hospital, Clifton, Karachi – Pakistan NOTE: Please mention the position title in the subject line of your email and /or on the envelope of your job application. Email: Website address: http://www.metro.pk International website: http://www.metro-cc.com
Dates
Posted Date
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Apply From
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Apply Before
Sunday, January 20, 2008
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
An individual with a flair for entrepreneurship, risk-taking and a passion to achieve, regardless of the odds in front of him. He should have good social sense and situational leadership. He should have the courage to voice his opinions and challenge the status quo. Indeed he should have the guts to be what he is.
About Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates, the ultimate leisure, entertainment and shopping resort opened on September 28th 2005. Strategically located in the heart of what is now deemed ‘New Dubai’, this 223,000 square meter centre offers a full range of shopping, leisure, and entertainment.
Mall of the Emirates features 466 international brands including department stores, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing outlets, the largest Carrefour in the city and over 60 stores that are unique to the centre. The compelling family leisure offer includes a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a 14-screen multiplex cinema, the world-renowned Ski Dubai, a five star Kempinski Hotel, DUCTAC, the Mall's 500-seat community theatre and accompanying arts centre, and 70 coffeeshops and restaurants.
The Mall is undergoing its largest ever expansion program with just under half a billion dirhams to be invested in new space and is due to be completed by the end of 2010. The project will see the addition of increased facilities for shopping, dining and parking, a direct link for Dubai Metro commuters and increased parking spaces to accomodate 750 vehicles.
This landmark development within the MAF Properties portfolio welcomed over 30 million visitors in the calendar year of 2008, thanks to its burgeoning reputation amongst residents and tourists alike.
Mall of the Emirates features 466 international brands including department stores, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing outlets, the largest Carrefour in the city and over 60 stores that are unique to the centre. The compelling family leisure offer includes a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a 14-screen multiplex cinema, the world-renowned Ski Dubai, a five star Kempinski Hotel, DUCTAC, the Mall's 500-seat community theatre and accompanying arts centre, and 70 coffeeshops and restaurants.
The Mall is undergoing its largest ever expansion program with just under half a billion dirhams to be invested in new space and is due to be completed by the end of 2010. The project will see the addition of increased facilities for shopping, dining and parking, a direct link for Dubai Metro commuters and increased parking spaces to accomodate 750 vehicles.
This landmark development within the MAF Properties portfolio welcomed over 30 million visitors in the calendar year of 2008, thanks to its burgeoning reputation amongst residents and tourists alike.
The Dubai Mall
off Defense Roundabout on Sheikh Zayed Road, near the Burj Dubai. The Dubai Mall was originally scheduled to open November 2006, then August 2008, then 30 October 2008, then finally Tuesday 04 November 2008 at 2pm (with official opening ceremony on 08 May 2009 along with the opening of the Dubai Fountain). Normal opening hours 10am to midnight every day. The largest shopping mall in the world with 1200+ shops in a total area of 12 million sq feet (1.2 million sq m). Actual retail space about 3.8m sq ft, and internal area about 5.9m sq ft including posh restaurants, an Olympic ice-skating rink, and the largest goldfish bowl you've ever seen. New to the UAE shops include Waitrose (a UK supermarket, open Nov 2008), Galeries Lafayette (a French department store, open Feb 2009), Bloomingdales (a US department store, open Feb 2010), and Hamleys (a UK toy shop, open Nov 2008). The Dubai Mall is an Emaar Malls development.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Batuta / Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall, IBM / IBSM) not as large as MOTE, but much more fascinating to walk through (if a shopping center can ever be called fascinating). Several themed areas - Andalusia, China, Egypt, India, Persia, Tunisia which reflect the travels of a 14th century Arab explorer named Ibn Battuta. Scattered throughout the mall are displays of documents and other artifacts related to Mr Battuta's travels and history of those regions. All items are reconstructed but look authentic if you squint your eyes a bit.Instead of the ubiquitous Carrefour, Ibn Battuta Mall has Geant, another French superstore selling groceries and cheap underpants. Otherwise, mostly the same shops you'd find anywhere but less crowded. The only Lego shop in Dubai is here, also the only IMAX cinema in Dubai (if you don't know what that is, it's similar to sitting in the front row of a normal cinema). Food court at Jebel Ali end has fast junk food. Food court at Dubai end has slow junk food. Both areas have a good selection and there's a couple of posher restaurants in the China Court area. Several Starbucks with one in a spectacular atrium in the middle of the mall. There are electric golf carts to ferry you from one end of the mall to the other, costs 5 dhs. Usually easy to find car parking. Developer is Nakheel. Ibn Battuta phase II expansion will double the size of IBM with additional themed areas based on Hejaz, Morocco, Turkey, and Yemen. In March 2009, Nakheel announced expansion
List of shopping malls in Dubai
Al Ain Center - Bur Dubai, small centre with mostly computer shops upstairs, and a useful food court and internet cafe downstairs. Spinneys is connected via a walkway - park your car above Spinneys (entrance round the back).
Al Bustan Center / Centre - turn right at Al Mulla Plaza junction. Has a few shops and a couple of cinemas. Handy if you live in the area, nothing spectacular though.
Al Ghurair Centre or Al Ghurair City, Al Rigga Road in Deira. Open 1000-2200 except Fridays 1400-2200. The first large shopping mall in Dubai (opened in 1978 before the world had heard of Dubai), a cheaper place than the newer ones, has over 200 shops. Not completely self contained - some of the cafes open directly on to the main road for free carbon dioxide with your coffee. Al Ghurair Group borrowed AED 1.3 billion ($350m) in April 2009, the middle of a global economic crisis, to finance expansion of Al Ghurair City. That's what you call bal..., er, confidence.
Al Khaleej Centre - Bur Dubai, small centre with random shops - mostly IT/computer related, and food court in basement, across the road from Al Ain Center. Paid parking but useful to know if you're looking for somewhere in the area to park. Etisalat has a customer service centre in this mall.
Al Mulla Plaza - last stop before Sharjah on the DXB-SHJ highway. Known more as a navigation aid than a place to go shopping.
Arabian Center - tel +971-4-2845555. New (in March 2009) shopping center in Mirdif / Al Mizhar, about a third the size of Mall of the Emirates, with movie theaters (open mid-2009), WorldMart hypermarket, food court, children's play area, and even a few shops.
Aswaaq - a chain of community centers and supermarkets being established in Dubai and the UAE. First Aswaaq stand-alone supermarket open May 2009 in Al Sufouh (area 1000 sq m). Aswaaq plans to open 40 supermarkets and 20 community centers. Other Aswaaq centers in Nad Al Hamar and Al Mizhar. Centers under construction in Al Barsha, Al Twar, Al Warqaa, Umm Suqueim. Aswaaq toll-free tel is 800-279227 (ASWAAQ), website www.aswaaq.ae.
Bin Sougat Centre (BinSougat Center), Rashidiya, tel +971-4-2863000, PO Box 55316. Shops open 10am-10pm Sat-Thu (some shops closed from 1-5pm), 5pm-10pm Fri (coffee shops open for lunch). Small, 2-level shopping center with a Spinneys supermarket (open 8am-11pm). First opened July 2001, expanded in 2003. Shops include Ajmal Perfumes (perfumes), Costa Coffee (coffee), Damas (jewellery), Baskin Robbins (cholesterol), Dome Café (food), Etisalat (telephone connections), Jumbo (electronics), Pier Import (furniture and household goods), Red Earth (cosmetics), San Marco Household (stuff), Union National Bank (money).
Bur Juman Centre (BurJuman, Bur Jaman, BurJaman Center) - on the Trade Center Road in Bur Dubai. Open 1000-2200 except Fridays 1400-2200. Expanded in 2006 from 200 to 300 shops, will also have movie theatres and more restaurants. A more exclusive destination than MOTE, DCC and IBM.
Century Mall Dubai - next to Al Shabab Club in Al Mamzar, 150,000 sq ft retail space. Carrefour hypermarket, Jungle Bungle amusement center, food court. Shops include Jacky's, Damas, Giordano, Nayomi, Hang Ten and Sheetal. Owned by Al Safeer Group, opened in 2003.
Deira City Center (Deira City Center, DCC, sometimes called 'City Center Mall'), open 1000-2200 every day, opposite Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Very busy in the evenings, parking is difficult. Good selection of shops, has a noisy food court and a Carrefour. IKEA (a Swedish furniture chain with strange product names like 'blorp', 'pnuk', and 'abba') used to be in DCC but moved to Dubai Festival City near the Garhood Bridge in 2006.
Dragonmart (or Dragon Mart), on the Dubai-Hatta road, after Emirates Rd junction heading in Hatta / Oman direction Hatta on the right-hand side (location). Many small shops (about 4000 with total area of 150,000 sq m) selling Chinese manufactured products. Not quite the same as other shopping malls in Dubai but an interesting place to visit if you want a plastic bucket or a cheap plasma TV from China.
Dubai Mall - see 'The Dubai Mall' below.
Dubai Marina Mall- in Dubai Marina (not the same as 'Marina Mall' in Abu Dhabi). With hotel and apartments, total development cost is over AED 1.4 billion. Opening date 22 December 2008. Mall location on the Dubai Marina water's edge is appealing.
Dubai Outlet Mall (DOM) - open 22 August 2007. Lots of bargains at factory shops all under one roof. Perhaps.
Grand City Mall, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, opened July 2006. Small (75,000 sq ft) low budget shopping center catering to workers living in the area. About 35 shops. Includes ANTA Travel, Karama Medical Center, Better Life Pharmacy, department store, Grand City Hypermarket, money exchange, ATMs (NBAD, Standard Chartered). Operated by Regency Group.
Grand City Mall Jebel Ali (name not confirmed)? Opening date unknown (construction started April 2007?) Small (50,000 sq ft) low budget shopping for labourers. Developers - Regency Group.
Grand Shopping Mall, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, opened 2004. Small (40,000 sq ft) low budget shopping mall with about 20 shops, targeted to the workers living in the area. Operated by Regency Group. Includes Grand Hypermarket, money exchange, ATM (Standard Chartered).
Hamarain Centre (Hamrian / Hamriyan / Hamarayan / Hamariyan Center - in Deira, difficult to spell but has pretty lights on the outside.
Al Bustan Center / Centre - turn right at Al Mulla Plaza junction. Has a few shops and a couple of cinemas. Handy if you live in the area, nothing spectacular though.
Al Ghurair Centre or Al Ghurair City, Al Rigga Road in Deira. Open 1000-2200 except Fridays 1400-2200. The first large shopping mall in Dubai (opened in 1978 before the world had heard of Dubai), a cheaper place than the newer ones, has over 200 shops. Not completely self contained - some of the cafes open directly on to the main road for free carbon dioxide with your coffee. Al Ghurair Group borrowed AED 1.3 billion ($350m) in April 2009, the middle of a global economic crisis, to finance expansion of Al Ghurair City. That's what you call bal..., er, confidence.
Al Khaleej Centre - Bur Dubai, small centre with random shops - mostly IT/computer related, and food court in basement, across the road from Al Ain Center. Paid parking but useful to know if you're looking for somewhere in the area to park. Etisalat has a customer service centre in this mall.
Al Mulla Plaza - last stop before Sharjah on the DXB-SHJ highway. Known more as a navigation aid than a place to go shopping.
Arabian Center - tel +971-4-2845555. New (in March 2009) shopping center in Mirdif / Al Mizhar, about a third the size of Mall of the Emirates, with movie theaters (open mid-2009), WorldMart hypermarket, food court, children's play area, and even a few shops.
Aswaaq - a chain of community centers and supermarkets being established in Dubai and the UAE. First Aswaaq stand-alone supermarket open May 2009 in Al Sufouh (area 1000 sq m). Aswaaq plans to open 40 supermarkets and 20 community centers. Other Aswaaq centers in Nad Al Hamar and Al Mizhar. Centers under construction in Al Barsha, Al Twar, Al Warqaa, Umm Suqueim. Aswaaq toll-free tel is 800-279227 (ASWAAQ), website www.aswaaq.ae.
Bin Sougat Centre (BinSougat Center), Rashidiya, tel +971-4-2863000, PO Box 55316. Shops open 10am-10pm Sat-Thu (some shops closed from 1-5pm), 5pm-10pm Fri (coffee shops open for lunch). Small, 2-level shopping center with a Spinneys supermarket (open 8am-11pm). First opened July 2001, expanded in 2003. Shops include Ajmal Perfumes (perfumes), Costa Coffee (coffee), Damas (jewellery), Baskin Robbins (cholesterol), Dome Café (food), Etisalat (telephone connections), Jumbo (electronics), Pier Import (furniture and household goods), Red Earth (cosmetics), San Marco Household (stuff), Union National Bank (money).
Bur Juman Centre (BurJuman, Bur Jaman, BurJaman Center) - on the Trade Center Road in Bur Dubai. Open 1000-2200 except Fridays 1400-2200. Expanded in 2006 from 200 to 300 shops, will also have movie theatres and more restaurants. A more exclusive destination than MOTE, DCC and IBM.
Century Mall Dubai - next to Al Shabab Club in Al Mamzar, 150,000 sq ft retail space. Carrefour hypermarket, Jungle Bungle amusement center, food court. Shops include Jacky's, Damas, Giordano, Nayomi, Hang Ten and Sheetal. Owned by Al Safeer Group, opened in 2003.
Deira City Center (Deira City Center, DCC, sometimes called 'City Center Mall'), open 1000-2200 every day, opposite Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Very busy in the evenings, parking is difficult. Good selection of shops, has a noisy food court and a Carrefour. IKEA (a Swedish furniture chain with strange product names like 'blorp', 'pnuk', and 'abba') used to be in DCC but moved to Dubai Festival City near the Garhood Bridge in 2006.
Dragonmart (or Dragon Mart), on the Dubai-Hatta road, after Emirates Rd junction heading in Hatta / Oman direction Hatta on the right-hand side (location). Many small shops (about 4000 with total area of 150,000 sq m) selling Chinese manufactured products. Not quite the same as other shopping malls in Dubai but an interesting place to visit if you want a plastic bucket or a cheap plasma TV from China.
Dubai Mall - see 'The Dubai Mall' below.
Dubai Marina Mall- in Dubai Marina (not the same as 'Marina Mall' in Abu Dhabi). With hotel and apartments, total development cost is over AED 1.4 billion. Opening date 22 December 2008. Mall location on the Dubai Marina water's edge is appealing.
Dubai Outlet Mall (DOM) - open 22 August 2007. Lots of bargains at factory shops all under one roof. Perhaps.
Grand City Mall, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, opened July 2006. Small (75,000 sq ft) low budget shopping center catering to workers living in the area. About 35 shops. Includes ANTA Travel, Karama Medical Center, Better Life Pharmacy, department store, Grand City Hypermarket, money exchange, ATMs (NBAD, Standard Chartered). Operated by Regency Group.
Grand City Mall Jebel Ali (name not confirmed)? Opening date unknown (construction started April 2007?) Small (50,000 sq ft) low budget shopping for labourers. Developers - Regency Group.
Grand Shopping Mall, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, opened 2004. Small (40,000 sq ft) low budget shopping mall with about 20 shops, targeted to the workers living in the area. Operated by Regency Group. Includes Grand Hypermarket, money exchange, ATM (Standard Chartered).
Hamarain Centre (Hamrian / Hamriyan / Hamarayan / Hamariyan Center - in Deira, difficult to spell but has pretty lights on the outside.
Opening hours for Dubai shopping malls
Some shops will have different from normal shopping center hours eg supermarkets may open 0800 or 0900 to midnight. Fridays can be confusing with some shops only opening at 1600 in the afternoon, while others are open from 1000. Specific information is given in the list of Dubai and UAE shopping malls below, but hours can vary. As a general rule, shops are open 1000-2200 Saturday to Thursday and 1400 or 1600 to 2200 on Fridays. Busy times are Friday afternoons and evenings (almost everyone has Fridays off) and Thursday evenings. Other evenings are not exactly quiet though. Mornings are the best time to avoid crowds.
Ramadan hours are usually extended to midnight for shops and 0100 or 0200 (yes, really!) for supermarkets. Shops may be closed around Iftar (1700-1900 depending on time of year). During Ramadan almost all food outlets will be closed during daylight hours (there might be one or two open in the larger malls).
Shops often stay open until midnight on other important dates eg New Years Eve, the night before Eid celebrations, Christmas Eve
Ramadan hours are usually extended to midnight for shops and 0100 or 0200 (yes, really!) for supermarkets. Shops may be closed around Iftar (1700-1900 depending on time of year). During Ramadan almost all food outlets will be closed during daylight hours (there might be one or two open in the larger malls).
Shops often stay open until midnight on other important dates eg New Years Eve, the night before Eid celebrations, Christmas Eve
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