Econsave

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Econsave
TypePrivate Limited Company[1]
IndustryRetail
Founded1955; 67 years ago (1955) in Klang, Malaysia
FoundersThe Lai Family
HeadquartersShah Alam[2][3],
Selangor
,
Malaysia
Number of locations
83 outlets + 18 mini markets (2021)
OwnerEconsave Cash & Carry Sdn Bhd
Websiteeconsave.com.my

Econsave is a supermarket chain in Malaysia owned by Econsave Cash & Carry Sdn. Bhd.[4] It was founded in 1955 by the Lai family as a sundry store in Klang, Selangor. Econsave is also known to manufacture "Econsave" and "E&S" branded goods.[5][6]

As of 2021, Econsave has over 57 locations over peninsula Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.[7] A significant portion of the locations are located in peninsula Malaysia with growing presence in Sabah and Sarawak.[8][9]

History[]

Econsave in Pontian, Johor

The history of Econsave began with a wooden sundry shop in Port Klang more than 50 years ago. In the home state of Selangor, Econsave has the largest and most extensive network of branches in all the main towns in Selangor.[10] The Lai siblings, four brothers and a sister, led by youngest brother, Lai Sia Ling (Executive Director) opened their first Econsave Cash & Carry store in Pandamaran, Port Klang in 1997.[11][12]

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References[]

  1. ^ Thousands flood to Econsave,[1],cnnindonesia.com, Retrieved September 13, 2021
  2. ^ Econsave company profile,[2], bloomberg.com, Retrieved September 13, 2021
  3. ^ Econsave puts out call on facebook page to raise white flag,[3], bbc.com, Retrieved September 13, 2021
  4. ^ Econsave to become anchor of tenant,[4], theborneopost.com/, Retrieved May 30, 2021
  5. ^ Our history,[5], econsave.com.my, Retrieved May 30, 2021
  6. ^ Mycare works with Econsave to help raise donations,[6] nst.com.my, Retrieved May 30, 2021
  7. ^ Econsave's helps people who raise white flag,[7] thestar.com.my, Retrieved September 13, 2021
  8. ^ Econsave's helps kids in need,[8] sinarharian.com, Retrieved September 13, 2021
  9. ^ Econsave to add new branch[9] bharian.com.my, Retrieved May 30, 2021
  10. ^ Econsave went savage on tik tok,[10], therakyatpost.com, Retrieved September 13, 2021
  11. ^ Econsave lodges police report over lies about sales of its good,[11], malaysiakini.com, Retrieved September 13, 2021
  12. ^ Econsave distributes 100,000 poridges,[12], hmetro.com, Retrieved September 13, 2021

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