Giant Hypermarket is a major supermarket and retailer chain in Malaysia. It is a subsidery of Dairy Farm International Holdings (DFI). Drawing of a self-service store. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A public company is a company owned by the public rather than by a relatively few individuals. ... Flag Seal Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Government Country State Malaysia Federal Territory Establishment 1857 (Granted city status in 1974) Mayor Ruslin Hasan Geographical characteristics Area 243. ... The state mosque in Shah Alam. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah (English: Under Gods (Allah) Protection) Capital Shah Alam Royal Capital Klang Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Dr Mohd Khir bin Toyo Area 7,956 km2 Population  - Estimated 4,100,000 State anthem Duli Yang Maha Mulia Selangor (Jawi: سلنجور, population 4. ... The interior of a typical Macys department store. ... Exterior of typical European supermarket (a Tesco Extra) Exterior of typical North American supermarket (a Safeway) A typical supermarket in Hong Kong. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Website - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Exterior of typical European supermarket (a Tesco Extra) Exterior of typical North American supermarket (a Safeway) A typical supermarket in Hong Kong. ... A drawing of a self-service store Retailing consists of the sale of goods/merchandise for personal or household consumption either from a fixed location such as a department store or kiosk, or away from a fixed location and related subordinated services (Definition of the WTO (last page). ...

History

The Giant store brand was founded by the Teng family as a simple grocery store in one of the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur in 1944. Its mission was to offer a wide variety of products at the lowest possible prices. As its reputation grew, so did its business. Flag Seal Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Government Country State Malaysia Federal Territory Establishment 1857 (Granted city status in 1974) Mayor Ruslin Hasan Geographical characteristics Area 243. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1944 calendar). ...

Dairy Farm, which acquired Giant in 1999, recognised that the key to Giant's success had been its ability to continuously offer value for money products. It retained this core principle even as it began transforming Giant into a national and international brand. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

After six years of effort, which included redesigning the stores, the introduction of the non-food products into the Giant hypermarkets, the implementation of international retail standards that includes safety, cleanliness, structured training, and a vibrant shopping environment as well as centralized buying functions and improved operations, Dairy Farm has made Giant the undisputed leader in Malaysia’s retail sector.

In 1999, the first Giant Hypermarket store opened in Shah Alam, Selangor. By 2006, the company grew to the chain operated a total of 73 hypermarkets/supermarkets in Malaysia, with outlet size ranging from the 350,000 sq. ft hypermarket in Shah Alam to the 11,000 sq. ft supermarket in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The chain also includes 7 stores in Singapore and 15 hypermarkets in Indonesia. Giant hypermarkets offer a wide range of local merchandise, such as fresh local fruits and vegetables and seafood within a wet market environment. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The state mosque in Shah Alam. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah (English: Under Gods (Allah) Protection) Capital Shah Alam Royal Capital Klang Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Dr Mohd Khir bin Toyo Area 7,956 km2 Population  - Estimated 4,100,000 State anthem Duli Yang Maha Mulia Selangor (Jawi: سلنجور, population 4. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bangsar, also Bungsar (archaic), is a popular residential and entertainment suburb in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ...

Gallery

A giant hypermarket in Shah Alam. Image File history File links Giant1. ... The state mosque in Shah Alam. ...

The "Home Matters" section in Giant.

The "Fresh Market" in one of the Giant Hypermarkets.