Foodworld
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Foodworld, previously known as Spencer's Daily, is a chain of supermarket stores. It was started in May 1996 as a division of Spencer & Co, a part of the RPG Group
. In August 1999 it became a separate company. Currently it operates 73 stores in Bangalore
, Hyderabad, Coimbatore
& Chennai
.
.
products. Available in-store are produce and a selection of international food and beverage items sourced both from domestic and international suppliers.
and mini-marts with 1000-1500 sq ft. It carries basic Fresh range offers, wider ranges in drinks, snacks, bakery, confectionery and impulse products.
RPG Group
The RPG Group one of India's largest industrial conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. It was founded by RP Goenka in 1979, and initially encompassed Phillips Carbon Black, Asian Cables, Agarpara Jute and Murphy India...
. In August 1999 it became a separate company. Currently it operates 73 stores in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Hyderabad, Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
& Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
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Key people
- Mr.Henry Neilson CEO
- Mr.Venkatesh.P Chief Operation Officer
- Mr.Ramakrishnan.N Chief Financial Office
- Mr.Vachali HR Director
- Mr.Venkata Subbaiah Head of Legal
- Mr.Ajith Kumar Singh Senior IT Director
Store Formats
The FoodWorld brand currently operates in four store formats.- Foodworld Supermaket store
- Foodworld Gourmet store
- Foodworld Superstore
- Foodworld Express store
Foodworld Supermaket store
FoodWorld Supermaket store is the Main format store with 3000-5000 sq ft size. It Operates as a regular supermarketSupermarket
A supermarket, a form of grocery store, is a self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments...
.
Foodworld Gourmet store
Foodworld Gourmet store is a new concept store with 2800 sq ft (260.1 m²) size in Bangalore, India. The Store caters to customers seeking a selection of gourmetGourmet
Gourmet is a cultural ideal associated with the culinary arts of fine food and drink, or haute cuisine, which is characterised by elaborate preparations and presentations of large meals of small, often quite rich courses...
products. Available in-store are produce and a selection of international food and beverage items sourced both from domestic and international suppliers.
Foodworld Superstore
Foodworld Superstore is the company's Large store format. Spanning over 15000 sq ft (1,393.5 m²), currently only one store exists in the city of Hyderabad. Along with the extensive grocery range and bakery products, the store also offers for sale common household goods and baby products (including toys and clothes).Foodworld Express store
Foodworld Express is a convenience storeConvenience store
A convenience store, corner store, corner shop, commonly called a bodega in Spanish-speaking areas of the United States, is a small store or shop in a built up area that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, toiletries, alcoholic and soft drinks, and may also offer money order and...
and mini-marts with 1000-1500 sq ft. It carries basic Fresh range offers, wider ranges in drinks, snacks, bakery, confectionery and impulse products.
Locations and store numbers
The Company has a presence in the following cities.| City | Supermarket/Express | Gourmet Store | Superstore | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Bangalore Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and... |
39 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| Hyderabad | 20 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| Chennai | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Coimbatore | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 70 | 1 | 1 | 73 |
See also
- Spencer's RetailSpencer's RetailSpencer's Retail is one of India’s fastest growing retail stores.Spencer's is based on the 'Food First' Format . Many outlets though sport multiple formats for retailing food, apparel, fashion, electronics, lifestyle products, music and books...
- Namdhari's FreshNamdhari's FreshNamdhari's Fresh is a grocery store chain, started in 2000 in the city of Bangalore. The chain was setup with the objective of filling the segment of premium green grocers. The company offers high quality fruits and vegetables for retail purchase...
- Spar (retailer)
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