Metro starts work on wholesale center in Quang Ninh

May 07, 2011 | 08:57

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German-invested wholesale chain operator Metro Cash & Carry (Metro) on Thursday started work on a new center in the northern province of Quang Ninh as part of its plan to expand business nationwide.

Quang Ninh Province’s vice chairwoman Nhu Thi Hong Lien (L) hands the investment certificate to Randy Guttery, managing director of Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam, to build a wholesale store in the northern province

Following the opening of four new centres in the provinces of An Giang, Binh Dinh, Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau last year, Metro will soon have a $20 million centre in the province’s Quang Ninh – its 14th wholesale facility in the country.

Covering an area of about three hectares, the new centre has total sales area of 6,500 square meters and will supply over 25,000 food and non-food items and essential services.

Like other Metro wholesale centers, Metro Halong as the forthcoming one is named will target business customers such as hotels, restaurants, caterers, traders, offices, and service companies.

The new centre will be opened to business in the third quarter of this year. It will create around 400 new jobs.

Metro Cash & Carry opened its first wholesale centre in Vietnam in 2002. The company has invested more than $200 million in the country.

Saigontimes

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