Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), one of the Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings, has opened two more Convenience Stores under its brand name ‘HaPpyShop,’ which is its ambitious non-fuel retailing business. The HaPpyShop stores have been opened at Company’s Auto Care Centre, Bandra West in Mumbai and Millennium Retail Outlet in Visakhapatnam. The Stores’ refreshing appearance and layout are well appreciated by the customers.
HPCL has also started marketing branded packaged drinking water under the name ‘Paani@Club HP’ at its Retail Outlets across the Country adding another offering in the customer convenience, according to an official release from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
It may be noted that HPCL’s first HaPpyShop was opened at the Company’s Retail Outlet at Nepean Sea Road in Mumbai in September 2021. According to the company, the Store has been a huge hit amongst the residents of the locality. An Online Store at Madurai was also inaugurated marking the entry of HaPpyShop in a purely online format.
HPCL has decided to set up its chain of multi-channel Retail Stores under the brand name HaPpyShop for making available the products of daily need to its customers. The product range in each of the new Stores has been meticulously planned to suit the tastes and preferences of the local neighbourhoods. The Stores are equipped with advanced technology to provide a seamless shopping experience to customers in the nearby areas. Along with the experience of physical stores, they have the option of Online shopping with a door delivery model. Customers will be able to browse & shop the merchandise on HPCL’s ‘HP Pay App’ (available on App Store & Play Store), and have goods delivered to their homes.
In a statement, Mukesh Kumar Surana, HPCL’s Chairman and Managing Director said: “HPCL is focused on giving a differentiated experience to the customers. HaPpyShops will provide a range of quality products to the customers at a great value. The offering has been well accepted by the customers and is creating its own space.”
