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Alshaya opens 32 brands at Mall of Qatar

05 Dec 2016

Eight new brands to debut in Qatar as part of Alshaya's commitment to the Qatar market

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.

Alshaya opens 32 brands at Mall of Qatar

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.

Alshaya opens 32 brands at Mall of Qatar

"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 give 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:

Fashion & Footwear Food Health & Beauty, Pharmacy and Optics
American Eagle Outfitters Next The Cheesecake Factory* Bath&Body Works
Coast Payless ShoeSource P.F. Chang's Boots
Debenhams River Island Pinkberry Jo Malone
Dorothy Perkins Topshop / Topman Asha's M.A.C
Foot Locker Victoria's Secret* Le Pain Quotidien* Vision Express
H&M Wallis Shake Shack The Body Shop
Milano Phase Eight* Bridgewater Chocolate*  
Mothercare   Texas Roadhouse*  
    Starbucks Home Furnishings
      Pottery Barn*
      Pottery Barn Kids*
       
Key: *First appearance in Qatar

Company overview 

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Türkiye and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Apparel, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be. Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania.