Kuwait's Alshaya to open 32 brands at Mall Of Qatar

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05 December 2016
Eight new brands to debut in Qatar as part of Alshaya's commitment to Qatar market

Doha, Qatar: International retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Co. is preparing to open 32 brands at the prestigious new Mall of Qatar – including eight brands that will be making their debut appearance in Qatar. The Mall, a major new retail, leisure and entertainment venue in Al Rayyan, opens for trading in the coming weeks.

The brands opening for the first time in Qatar include The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria’s Secret, Texas Roadhouse, Le Pain Quotidien, Bridgewater Chocolate, Phase Eight, Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids. They will join a stellar line-up of some of the world’s best-loved brands at the Mall, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, The Body Shop and Boots.

“Alshaya’s strong presence at Mall of Qatar is a strong signal of our commitment to the Qatar market, which forms an important part of our ongoing growth plans across the Middle East,” said Alshaya’s Senior Vice-President for Property Development, John Hadden.

“We’re continually looking for opportunities to introduce our portfolio of well-loved international brands to our customers in our core markets, and the scale and vision of the Mall of Qatar gives us a great opportunity to extend the shopping and dining choices available to discerning, brand-savvy consumers in Qatar."

Alshaya already operates more than 100 stores in Qatar, across retail sectors that include fashion & footwear, food, health & beauty, pharmacy, optics and home furnishings. The opening of 32 brands at Mall of Qatar represents Alshaya’s single biggest opening in the country.

The complete list of brands being opened by Alshaya at Mall of Qatar is:

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About M.H. Alshaya Co.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 75 of the world’s most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 3,400 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.

Alshaya’s stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 47,000 people from over 120 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. Learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com.

For further information please contact:

Samer Okla

External Communications Manager (Corporate)

Tel: + 965 9800-4530

Email: samer.okla@alshaya.com