Village Grocer expands Johor footprint with new outlet in IOI Mall, Bandar Putra Kulai

TFP Retail group executive director Ivan Tan (centre), IOI Properties Group chief operating officer (Southern Region) Lim Beng Yeang (3rd from left) and TFP Retail chief executive officer Kok Kian Kee (3rd from right) at the launch of Village Grocer IOI Mall, Bandar Putra Kulai in Johor on August 28, 2025.

Village Grocer has expanded its footprint with the opening of its 34th new supermarket outlet at IOI Mall, Kulai in Johor on August 28, 2025.

This is the 3rd Village Grocer outlet in Johor, bringing its premium grocery offers to communities in Johor.

The new Village Grocer will serve as a one-stop destination featuring an array of F&B delicacies, fashion boutiques, handphones and accessories, groceries and on demand wellness and healthcare catering to discerning shoppers.

“We are pleased to welcome Village Grocer to IOI Mall Kulai as this partnership brings the first premium grocer within a 10-kilometer radius to the estimated population of over 70,000 residents of our Bandar Putra Kulai township and the wider Kulai and Senai communities,” said IOI Properties Group’s chief operating officer (Southern Region) Lim Beng Yeang.

He added, “This collaboration reflects our 30-year commitment to nurturing a vibrant community and elevating the lifestyle of our residents. We believe this premium offering will not only raise the standard of daily living but also enhance our IOI Mall Kulai’s appeal as the central hub for lifestyle, dining, and shopping.”

Ivan Tan, group executive director of The Food Purveyor, the operator of Village Grocer expressed pride in thecompany’s recognition and acceptance by IOI Mall.

“Although we join late, but we offer a whole new grocery shopping experience to the community here by offering Village Grocer’s exceptional service and unparalleled product selection,” he said.

The Food Purveyor’s chief executive officer Kok Kian Kee shared that Kulai is a strategic location for Village Grocer expansion and there has been constant demand for Village Grocer to open and serve the Kulai communities.

“We still believe in bringing exceptional grocery experience closer to home, convenient and within reach. We may also consider providing grocery delivery service to really eliminate the need to travel the distances to access to fresh and quality groceries for your family,” he said.

To celebrate the grand opening, Village Grocer is offering a host of special giveaways and promotions throughout the entire month, until Sept 28, 2025.

As a homegrown brand, Village Grocer is committed to giving back to local communities. It actively supports and source from local farmers, small businesses, and local brands. Village Grocer is also passionate about sustainability and has set a goal to be plastic-free. Its environmental, social and governance efforts have earned Village Grocer several awards.