SSG Food Market Seoul, The Concept of the month

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18 March 2019 à 11h01

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Publication: 18 March 2019 à 11h01, Updated on 10 May 2019 à 16h13

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Publication: 18 March 2019 à 11h01, Updated on 10 May 2019 à 16h13

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“Food, done well, connects people to people”. This is the mantra of the South

Korean retailer E-Mart Inc., which recently opened a premium food hall concept and fusion supermarket in Seoul called “SSG Food Market”. Redesigned by Landini Associates, this replaces a former premium supermarket under the “Star Super” banner. Located in the “Dogok” affluent suburb of Seoul, it is not only a food market but also a community centre, where locals can meet, eat and shop until 10:00 pm. It covers 3,700 sq

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