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A diversified retail and fashion platform for the modern Gulf shopper.

Department stores, contemporary lifestyle brands and direct partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious houses.

Overview

Lifestyle and value, done exceptionally.

Our retail business is organised into three specialised platforms — each built around a clear customer, a clear brand portfolio and a clear operating model. From Matalan and Superdry at department-store scale, to Pinko and L.K. Bennett in our contemporary lifestyle edit, to Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Fendi in our marquee partnerships.

Platform 01 · Department Stores

BTC Fashion

Established in 2000 with a vision to bring the latest international high-street fashion to the Middle East.

4Anchor brands
6Countries
2000Founded
GCC+ Levant
MATALAN
SUPERDRY
MINISO
Platform 02 · Lifestyle

United Retail Trading

A dedicated team focused on being one of the leading contemporary retailers in the region.

17+Brands
3Countries
6Categories
GCCFootprint
PINKO
OXXO
L.K. BENNETT
Platform 03 · Marquee Brand Partnerships

Business Retail Partnerships

Direct partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious houses.

LOUIS VUITTON
CHRISTIAN DIOR
FENDI
Joint Ventures

Built together with the best in the business.

Joint Venture · 50%

Azadea Group

Strategic alliance since 2006 — bringing Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Zara, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius, Decathlon, Virgin Megastore and more to Qatar.

Partnership

Rash Fashion

Regional fashion distribution — Okaidi, Obaibi, Vincci, Desigual, Stradivarius and Sferra.

Joint Venture · 50%

Cineco

Bahrain Cinema Company — multiplex operator with 14 screens in Qatar and 24 in Bahrain.

Franchise & Distribution

Bring your label to the Gulf.

We are always open to conversations with global brands looking to enter or expand in the Middle East. From franchise to distribution to full joint-venture.

Partnership enquiry