Cancellation of discounts in some hypermarkets in Abu Dhabi
Despite the fact that residents of Abu Dhabi asked supermarkets and hypermarkets to introduce Ramadan offers in their establishments, many of these establishments cancelled their plans to do so. This is due to the fact that their prices are extremely high, and they are known as sales outlets for the elite.
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Consumers claimed that establishments in Abu Dhabi that they referred to as "elite outlets" or "elite" did not provide any discounts during the current Ramadan season. They demanded that these establishments provide discounts in light of the fact that expenditure tends to increase during the month of Ramadan.
Goods prices in elite outlets for sale in Abu Dhabi
They mentioned that these stores, which sell goods at prices that are higher than their market levels, some of which are exclusive brands and some of which are comparable to those found in other outlets, are an essential choice for some families because of their location in the middle of residential communities and their proximity to homes in many places, which makes it easier to meet daily needs.
Reasons for canceling the application of Ramadan offers in the premium hypermarket in Abu Dhabi
And two sales officials stated that these outlets are of a special nature in terms of the goods they sell and in terms of their prices, explaining that the price is not the main factor that determines the purchase option, but rather the high quality and distinction of certain commodities and brands.
For his part, the sales official at one of the "elite outlets", Antonio Sergio, said that these outlets have a special nature in terms of the goods they sell, and in terms of their prices, and they also add some treatments to some commodities such as vegetables, fruits and plants and put them in luxurious wrappers.
In turn, the sales official at another outlet, Rozio Afrin, stated that a large number of customers in these outlets are different from other outlets, explaining that the price is not the main determinant that determines their choice to buy, but rather the high quality.
She said that these outlets are characterized by certain commodities and brands that are not found in traditional sales outlets, and focus on displaying organic and plant-based commodities other than some traditional commodities. They also add special treatments for commodities such as vegetables and fruits, including peeling, cutting and packaging in certain shapes and luxuriously.
In detail, the consumer, Sheikha Salem, said that sales outlets in Abu Dhabi did not offer discounts during Ramadan on any food or non-food commodities, despite the competition between a large number of outlets to offer discounts to attract consumers.
High prices of commodities in elite stores
She explained that the stores that consumers refer to as "elite outlets" or "elite outlets" are satisfied with offering the goods as they are without discounts. She noted that the prices of many commodities in these outlets are higher than their prices in other outlets, and that some of these goods are sold exclusively and are not found in the outlets. She also mentioned that some of these goods are not found in the outlets. Additional sales.
The hypermarket claims of the wealthy in Abu Dhabi to launch Ramadan discounts
And Salem called for the "elite outlets" to participate in the Ramadan discount offer initiatives. This is because the participation of these outlets in the discounts eases the financial strain that Ramadan places on families. Salem also pointed out that these outlets are an essential choice for some families because of their location in the middle of residential gatherings and their proximity to homes in many places. During the holy month of Ramadan, this makes it easier to buy the things you need to get by.
And the customer, Ibrahim Al-Mansouri, confirmed that the "elite outlets" ignored offering discounts on goods during the current Ramadan season. This is despite the fact that they sell many goods that are in high demand during the holy month of Ramadan. Furthermore, the prices of many goods in those outlets are higher than their price in the outlets. others in terms of the substance.
In addition, Al-Mansoori demanded that these establishments provide discounts for the month of Ramadan in order to alleviate financial
