Kai Bo Food Supermarket

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kai-bo-food-supermarket

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the number of retail outlets?91 supermarkets operating in Hong Kong as of August 2018
2. What is the ownership structure?Owns approximately 40% of its operational locations
3. Why does Kai Bo only sell food instead of other items?They focus on food so they can use all their space and knowledge to offer the best fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. This helps customers find good food easily.
4. Where does Kai Bo get its vegetables and fruits?Most of the produce comes from mainland China, which is close to Hong Kong and has good trade routes. This keeps the food fresh and varied.

Vertical Integration: A strategy where a company owns or controls its suppliers, distributors, or retail locations to manage its supply chain.
Niche Market: A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Supply Chain Management: The oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in the direction of raw material to the manufacturer to the wholesaler to the retailer to the consumer.
Urban Retail Landscape: The environment and competition faced by businesses selling goods in cities.