“Arambagh’s Foodmart” chain of retail outlets was started in the year 1997, in the concept of Convenience Stores of average 600-1000 sqft area, following the concept of the international “7-11” chain. With USP’s of good quality, attractive promotions and location convenience, Arambagh’s Foodmart was a quick success. The chain has now expanded to 52 outlets in West Bengal, out of which 32 are in Kolkata, 13 in other tier II cities and 7 in North Bengal including Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and Malda. The shops sell fast moving consumer goods like grocery, toiletry, confectionery, frozen products and stationery. . In 2013, the Company has started B2B and institutional sale, catering to customers like IRCTC and other hospitality companies. The chain now has a market share of around 5% in organized retail in Kolkata and is considered among the top 3 retail chains in modern trade in Bengal.
The broad categories of products sold are:
- Grocery
- Toiletries
- Confectionery
- Frozen veg & non-veg
- Ready-to-Eat snacks