Metro Markets

Metro Markets, part of the Al Mansour Holding Group, is Egypt's largest food retail chain, operating a network of 48 supermarket outlets across multiple governorates including Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Mansoura, Ismailia, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh. Founded on the legacy of pioneering supermarket chains Fresh Food Market and Kheir Zaman, Metro Ma... rkets transformed Egypt's retail landscape by modernizing a fragmented shopping experience that historically required consumers to visit numerous specialized shops. Recognizing shifting consumer preferences toward quality packaged goods and changing household dynamicsparticularly the increased workforce participation of womenAl Mansour Holding identified a significant market opportunity to introduce convenient, centralized shopping solutions. An initial market assessment revealed substantial room for improvement in Egypt's supermarket sector despite the presence of small regional chains. Metro Markets addressed this gap by establishing a modern supermarket chain designed to meet contemporary consumer needs for quality, convenience, and efficiency. The company's expansion strategy proved successful, beginning with ten locations in Cairo and Alexandria and scaling to 36 stores across five governorates by 2009, eventually reaching its current footprint of 48 outlets nationwide. This growth trajectory solidified Metro Markets' position as the dominant food retail chain in Egypt, touching millions of consumers daily. Operating under the Al Mansour Holding umbrella, Metro Markets also launched the Kheir Zaman chain in 2006, extending its retail presence by offering a diverse range of food products at accessible price points. The company's core mission centers on customer service and making a meaningful positive impact on the nation's retail infrastructure and consumer welfare. Metro Markets' scale, geographic reach, and commitment to modernizing food retail have established it as a transformative force in Egypt's consumer goods distribution landscape.Read More