Imtiaz (supermarket)
Imtiaz Super Market (ISM) (امتیاز سپر مارکیٹ), commonly known as Imtiaz, is a Pakistani supermarket operator that operates a chain of supermarkets across the country.[4] It is estimated that its yearly turnover is between Rs 40 billion to Rs 1000 billion, which makes it a key competitor of Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan and Carrefour Pakistan.[5]
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Type | Private |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | 1955[1] Karachi |
Founder | Imtiaz Abbasi[2] |
Headquarters | Karachi |
Number of locations | 23 |
Area served | Pakistan |
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Number of employees | 11,000 (2021)[3] |
Website | www |
Imtiaz Supermarket has been the subject of multiple controversies, including SOP violations during COVID 19 and lack of proper parking facilities causing widespread traffic jams.[6][7][8]
History
Imtiaz Super Market started in 1955 as a small superstore in Bahadurabad, Karachi by Imtiaz Abbasi.[9]
In 2003, they opened a store in Awami Markaz, Karachi.[9]
In 2010, they expanded by opening a store in Nazimabad, Karachi.[9]
In 2013, Imtiaz was opened in Defence, Karachi.[9]
In 2016, hypermarket was opened in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi.[9] The retailer also expanded to Punjab by opening a supermarket in Gujranwala.[10]
In 2017, a branch was opened in Faisalabad.[9]
In 2018, two more branches were opened in Karachi in the areas of Sharafabad, and Malir by the retailer.[9]
In 2019, a branch was opened in Clifton.[9]
In 2021, they opened a store in Sialkot.[9]
In 6 August 2021, they opened a store in Bahawalpur.[9]
Stores
The company operates 23 stores throughout the country located in Bahawalpur, Karachi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Islamabad Lahore, Sialkot , Gujrat and sargodha.[1][11]
References
- "About Us". www.imtiazsupermarket.com.pk.
- Shaikh, Ayesha (15 May 2017). "From a kiryana to a superstore – the success story of Imtiaz Super Market".
- https://imtiaz.com.pk/#about
- "Imtiaz Super Market's new store seeks to capture upscale markets - The Express Tribune". 3 March 2013.
- "Pakistani brands who found success against their global competitors". The Express Tribune. 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
- Ahmed, Ali (June 2, 2016). "Newly inaugurated Imtiaz Super Store causing chaos for locals". Brecorder.
- "City super markets causing traffic chaos". 2 June 2016.
- "Karachi's Imtiaz Super Market sealed over coronavirus SOP violations | SAMAA". Samaa TV.
- "About Us".
- "Imtiaz Super Market expands to Punjab, opens first store in Gujranwala". Profit by Pakistan Today. September 24, 2016.
- "Local retail giant: Imtiaz Super Market plans Punjab, international expansion - The Express Tribune". 21 December 2015.