The Saudi Hypermarkets Company (Carrefour), which has opened three hypermarkets in the kingdom, announced on Monday a major expansion plan under which it will open 18 more stores within the next few years. Carrefour has already finalized 10 sites in several regions, including Jeddah, Riyadh, Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, Taif, Abha, Buraidah and in the Eastern Province. The company plans to open three more stores this year, Arab News reported.