Sundry markets targets digitalized operations

Sundry Markets Limited, the owners of Market Square, one of Nigeria’s leading supermarket chains, has stated that its operations will be fully digitalized across the country and creates jobs for the teaming population as it marks 10 anniversary of its operations in the country. The grocery retail outlets also reflected on a decade of rapid expansion, job creation, and contributions to the modernisation of the country’s retail sector. Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundry Markets Limited, owners of Market Square, Mr. Ebele Enunwa, described the milestone as a significant achievement in a challenging business environment where many startups struggle to survive beyond their first five years. Enunwa explained that the company’s success has been driven by a commitment to delivering quality products, excellent customer service, and creating a shopping environment that offers value for money. He noted that despite economic challenges, including inflation, currency volatility, and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, the company remained resilient and continued to expand its footprint across the country. He stated that the company’s ambition is to make its products and services accessible to Nigerians in every part of the country over the next two decades, adding that Market Square has impacted on the economy through employment generation and retail sector development. He said: “We started this business 10 years ago with almost nothing. Today, we have over 40 stores across the country and have grown to become the largest grocery retail chain in Nigeria. “That growth is a testament to the hard work of thousands of employees who focus every day on satisfying customers and exceeding their expectations,” he said. “We have probably created more than 10,000 jobs across Nigeria and will continue to do so as we expand. “We have also been at the forefront of modernizing retail by providing safe, comfortable and organized shopping environments for consumers. “The challenges of any Nigerian business are the same, we’ve gone through periods of intense turbulence, inflation has been growing at an alarming rate, the consumer has been beating silly, their pockets have been really hit hard.” Similarly, the Chairman, Board of Sundry Markets Limited, Mr. Charles Odita, said the company has grown from a single outlet in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to more than 41 branches spread across 16 states of the federation. He called on the government at all levels to improve infrastructure, particularly roads, electricity supply, and security, noting that these are critical requirements for the continued growth of the retail industry. Executive Director of Sundry Foods Limited, Nnamdi Opara, described the anniversary as a proud moment for the broader Sundry family, recalling the company’s early support in establishing Market Square as a standalone retail business. He encouraged young Nigerians to explore opportunities in the retail sector, because as the industry continues to expand, it would create thousands of jobs and leadership opportunities. Also Speaking, a representative of one of the company’s long-standing partners, Mercy Jemikalajah, from the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC), lauded Market Square’s consistency and growth trajectory over the past decade.