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Primark to expand into three new markets in the Middle East

Budget retailer Primark has announced plans to expand into three additional markets in the Middle East, with five stores set to open this year alone, in partnership with retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Expanding in the United Arab Emirates, Primark is set to open three stores in Dubai during the first half of 2026, with the first store...

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Primark opens first store in Middle East via franchise partner

Budget retailer Primark has opened its first store in the Middle East as it plots a wider expansion across the region. The new location has been launched via a franchise partnership with Alshaya Group, making it Primark’s first franchise store. Based at Grand Plaza, The Avenues, Kuwait, the retail space, serving as a flagship site, spans 60,000...

Retail

Primark to enter Middle East via Alshaya Group deal

Budget retailer Primark has confirmed plans to enter the Middle East via a new partnership with retail franchise operator, Alshaya Group. The duo, which had first announced their strategic partnership in 2024, are planning to open four stores across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The openings will start with a new store at The...

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Boohoo to grow Debenhams’ Middle East presence through Alshaya Group partnership

Boohoo is looking to build on the presence of Debenhams in the Middle East region through a new partnership with Kuwait-based Alshaya Group. Alshaya, which already runs Debenhams stores in shopping malls, will have exclusive rights to operate the stores as well as a local e-commerce platform in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and...