What is a Hypermarket and how is it different from other stores?

A hypermarket is a retail store that combines a department store and a grocery supermarket. It is typically a very large store that offers a wide variety of products, including: electronics, clothing, groceries, and even ready-made meals.

Hypermarkets offer shoppers a one-stop shopping experience. The idea behind this large store is to provide consumers with all the goods they need under one roof. Some of the most famous hypermarkets in the world include Walmart Supercenter, Fred Meyer, Meijer, and Super Kmart.

Fred Meyer, a Portland, Oregon-based retailer, is credited with opening the first hypermarket in the United States in 1931 when he opened his store in the Hollywood neighborhood of Portland. This store combined the supermarket model with a pharmacy and clothing store.

Hypermarkets can also include warehouse-style stores that may also offer goods found in discount stores or specialty stores in one location.

One of the most prominent examples of a hypermarket in Saudi Arabia, especially in the city of Jeddah, is Refaat Market. You can find everything you need here, from delicious food in the restaurant to personal needs and beauty products.