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SutraHR now presents a list of top retailers operating in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) along with
the brands they manage:
1. Al Aqili Group
Established in 1993, the Al Aqili Group LLC has partnered with a number of multinationals over the
world.
1) Laura Ashley
2. Al Hokair
Al Hokair Fashion Retail was established in 1990. It has its operations spread across various regions like
KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), MENA, Central Asia, and Caucasus regions.
1) Accessorize
2) adL
3) Aldo
4) Anotah
5) Banana Republic
6) Bershka
7) Beya
8) blu
9) Call it Spring
10) Camaieu
11) Celio
13) Collezione
14) Cortefiel
16) Desigual
17) Dynamite
18) Eclipse
19) F&F
20) FG4
22) Flormar
23) GAP
24) Garage
25) Gelco
27) I AM
28) IKKS
29) Jennyfer
32) LC Waikiki
33) Lipsy
34) Mango
37) Mavi
39) Monsoon
43) Okaidi
44) Origem
45) Oysho
46) Papaya
47) Parfois
48) Pedro
49) Primadonna
50) Promod
53) Quiz
54) Salsa
57) SIX
58) Springfield
60) Stradivarius
61) Superdry
64) Tiffosi
65) Topman
66) Topshop
67) US Polo
68) Uterque
69) VISS
70) Wallis
72) Yamamay
73) Zara
75) Ziddy
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3. Al Khaja Group
Al Khaja Group was formed in 1986. Today, it offers services in a number of sectors like consultancy,
hospitality, information technology, interiors, property, and retail.
1) Al Safeer
2) Al-Baiq
3) Auntie Anne's
4) Ciao-ciao
5) Dajen
6) Esfahan
7) Gloria Jean's Coffee
8) Hatam
9) Hediard Cafe
4. Al Khayyat Investments
Al Khayyat Investments was established in 1982. The company is mainly into automotives, contracting,
education, real estate, and retail.
1) BinSina Pharmacy
2) Burger Fuel
3) Espressions
4) Fila
6) Il Caffe di Roma
7) Kickers
8) La Martina
9) Petit Bateau
10) Repetto
11) Superdry
12) Tigerwok
5. Altadmori Group
Altadmori Group came into business in May 2011. It is based in United Arab Emirates and focuses mainly
on retail sectors.
1) Boots
2) KidZania Kuwait
3) Pottery Barn
4) Pottery Barn Kids
6) Solaris
8) Vision Express
9) West Elm
10) Williams-Sonoma
6. Americana Group
Americana Group was formed in 1964 and has now spread its services over 13 countries. It is involved
primarily in the food and beverage industry.
1) Americana Cake
2) Americana Meat
3) Americana Olives
4) Baskin Robbins
5) California Garden
6) Chicken Tikka
7) Costa Coffee
8) Farm Frites
9) Fish Market
10) Fusion
12) Greenland
13) Gulfa
14) Hardee's
15) KFC
16) Koki
19) Maestro
22) Samadi
7. Apparel Group
The Apparel Group was founded in 1996 and is involved solely in the retail industry. It works closely with
major labels and has its operations spread over 4 continents.
1) Aeropostale
2) Aftershock
3) AK Annie Klein
4) Aldo
5) Aldo Accessories
6) Austin Reed
7) Baslen
8) Beetle Bug
9) Bench
10) Birkenstock
15) Cortefiel
16) Dune
17) Garage
18) Inglot
21) La Chateau
23) MBT
24) Moreschi
25) Naturaliser
28) Ninewest
29) Pedro
32) R&B
34) Sketchers
37) THM
40) Venezia
8. AWGAL Investments
1) Wingstop
2) MOOYAH
9. BinHendi Enterprises
BinHendi Enterprises was established in 1974 and has since then brought many premium brands to the
UAE.
1) Artioli
2) Billionaire
3) Brioni
4) Burj Al Hamam
5) Cafe Havana
6) China Times
7) deLaCour
8) Energie
9) Ermanno Scervino
12) Goldvish
15) Japengo
16) Joe's Cafe
17) Joseph
21) NOA
23) Nubeo
25) Sammach
28) Tiret
31) Zilli
Al Masa Capital Limited, which is basically an alternative asset management firm, oversees Diamond
Lifestyle.
1) Café Rouge
Diyafa Holding Co. has been established in 2009. It is involved in business services, food & beverages,
and hospitality services.
1) Abd el Wahab
Emke Group (via LuLu Group International) heads businesses in over 15 countries across three
continents.
1) Lulu Hypermarket
ENOC Retail entered the franchising market in the early 1900s. They are now looking to expand their
business more extensively in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and MENA regions.
1) Autopro
2) ENOC
3) Pronto
5) Tasjeel
6) Zoom
Established in 1993, Giordano Middle East (FZE) has 240 stores over 23 countries. It is a 100% subsidiary
of Giordano International.
1) BSX
2) Concepts One
3) Giordano Jr.
Founded in 2012, this young firm specializes in the food and beverages sector and has recently won
itself a master franchise deal.
1) Yellow Cab Pizza
Hotbrands International was formed in 1992. Since then, it has grown into a multinational entity
catering to several brands.
1) Da-Shi-Dai
2) Haru
3) Magic Wok
4) Pane Caldo
5) Sala Thai
6) Santino's
7) Shamiana
8) Sugoi
Jawad Group has been a player in the franchising business for the last 50 years. It holds interests in
various segments including fashion retail, FMCG distribution, and restaurants.
1) 24 Hours Market
2) Accessorize
3) Adams
4) BHS
5) Burger King
6) Camaieu
7) Celio
8) Chili's
9) Costa Coffee
10) Dairy Queen
11) Delifrance
12) Hakisush
13) Hobbs
14) Hunkemöller
20) JustaPasta
21) Lakeland
23) Mango
26) Monsoon
28) Origem
29) Outback
32) Quiz
The Landmark Group was established in 1973. Today, it operates over 1000 stores in the Middle East
and India.
1) Auchan
2) Babyshop
4) Centrepoint
5) Emax
6) Home centre
7) Housebox
8) Landmark international
9) Landmarkshops.com
10) Lifestyle
11) Max
16) Splash
17) SportsOne
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a part of the Alshaya Group as their retail division. It has over 2600 stores as of now.
1) Al Forno
3) Asha's
5) BHS
6) Brasserie de l'etoile
7) Cafe Coco
9) Claire's
10) Coast
11) COS
13) Debenhams
17) Evans
20) H&M
25) Jo Malone
26) Justice
28) La Senza
30) M.A.C
31) Milano
33) Mothercare
34) MUJI
35) Next
37) Oasis
41) Pink
42) Pinkberry
The Magnolia Middle East Group mainly deals in the food and beverages sector in the Middle East.
1) Chicken Now
2) Elevation Burger
3) Flippin' Pizza
4) Just Falafel
5) Slapfish
Matajir Group, initiated in 2007, operates through Jordan and Iraq and has many high profile brands to
its name.
1) Chocolat Milano
2) Lufian
3) Redtag
4) Shana
5) Tudors
Middle East Retail is a part of Daud Investments and was formed in 2007.
1) David Morris
2) Hamleys
3) House of Fraser
4) Oscar de la Renta
Pan Arabian Gourmet has been awarded the master franchise rights for the brand BreadTalk for the
Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Iran.
1) BreadTalk
24. Retail Arabia
Retail Arabia was incepted in 2000. It is concerned mainly with mall management and services, including
brands of hypermarkets and supermarkets.
1) Geant Easy
2) Geant Hypermarket
3) GulfMart Supermarket
5) Le Marche
The Saleh Bin Lahej Group - Hospitaily Division came into being in 1997. It operates six restaurant
brands, including 37 branches around the Gulf.
1) Black Canyon
2) Cantina Laredo
3) Chilis
4) El Chico
5) III Forks
7) Silver fow
8) Steak n Shake
Solutions Leisure was established in 2011. It has ventured in Dubai markets recently and also owns a
home-grown brand - Q43.
6) Q43
The Sportsland Group was established in 2003 and currently manages over 80 stores. It has a diverse list
of clients including sports and fashion labels.
1) Ameerat Al Abaya
2) Bazaar
3) Champion
4) City Sports
5) Collection
6) Converse
7) Espirit
8) G Star Raw
9) Guess
10) Ipanema
13) Pairs
14) Reebok
15) Terranova
We have tried to cover most of the major retailers in the Middle East region. We are all ears for your
feedback. Do share your suggestions / additions to the list with us in the comments section below.