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Aftab Choudry
Group Property Finance Manager

Fashion & Footwear

DEBENHAMS

This leading chain of department stores from the UK is different from other retailers because of its unique mix of exclusive brands, including over 20 exclusive designer labels and leading international brands. The product range includes cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, accessories, household wares and exclusive clothing for the entire family.

MOTHERCARE

Mothercare was Alshaya's first retail partner and its presence in the Middle East since 1983 has helped it to establish itself as the leading brand for mothers-to-be and children up to age 10. The UK-based premium retailer is renowned for its exceptional customer service and range of quality products that meet the toughest European safety standards. Although well established the brand remains innovative in terms of identifying market opportunity and building market share.

NEXT

A major fashion brand, Next's innovative shopping concept offers customers coordinated collections of stylish clothes, shoes and accessories. The collections cater to women, men and children and the homeware range is very popular too. Next is always seeking to satisfy the next trend and offers clothes with a contemporary fashion edge, styled by the in-house design team of the host brand in the UK.

BHS

British Home Stores (Bhs) is a respected retailer offering stylish family clothing and quality home products representing excellent value for money with no compromise on quality. Bhs operates in larger store formats than many of our other brands and is one of the most well established names within the Alshaya family.

TOPSHOP

Part of the Arcadia Group offering at Alshaya, Topshop is young, fun and sporty and the brand's simple philosophy is to adapt the latest catwalk styles into their clothing for young ladies and to make it affordable. Topshop currently holds the largest market share in the 13-30 age segment. The brand's own designs provide a wide range of product choice for fashion lovers.

TOPMAN

The consistent first choice for affordable and wearable fashion, Topman has a strong attitudinal creative streak with slight tongue-in-cheek humour making it the leading fashion brand for 18-to-35-year old men.

RIVER ISLAND

Be it party, work or the weekend, River Island's large team of UK designers have something for everyone. Its offerings are stylish and out of the ordinary without going over-the-top, making River Island's collections a popular choice with 20- and 30-Somethings.

OASIS

This UK brand targets fashion-conscious, independent women in the 18-30 age group. Its offerings are comprised of clothing and accessories, including footwear, jewellery, bags and belts. Oasis is known and loved internationally for its smart suiting, clothes for going out in and a strong range of denim for everyday use.

COAST

A destination for special occasions, Coast sells beautifully designed, contemporary quality clothing for fashion conscious women aged between 25 and 45. Whether it's a day at the races, a wedding, or meeting friends for dinner, there is a Coast garment for every occasion that has been exclusively styled by a talented design team.

CLAIRE'S

Ever since it began in the U.S. in 1961 Claire's, has been a leader in the fashion accessory and costume jewellery business, and continues to meet the demand of its target customer ('tweens and teens aged 7-14) by introducing new trends. Claire's is considered the source teens look to for "what's hot" in the world of fashion accessories. According to a leading teen magazine survey, Claire's is the number one store on a teen's shopping list for accessories.

JUSTICE

Just for tweens, Justice offers the perfect balance of hottest fashion and modest pricing in a girl-friendly environment where outgoing sales associates assist girls in expressing their individuality and self-confidence through fashion. From head to toe: the latest fashion, sport outfits, shoes, fashion accessories and to top it off, select accessories for the bedroom.

EVANS

A one-stop shop for plus size womenswear, Evans has special expertise in designing, fitting and styling the latest fashions to flatter women with fuller figures. The range offers confidence through formal wear, casual wear and lingerie.

DOROTHY PERKINS

Dorothy Perkins is a favourite on the high street and one of the largest female fashion chains in the UK. The fashion is designed for all: sizes 8-22, tall (5ft. 8" and over), petite (5 ft. 3" and under), maternity, lingerie and accessories. It is the fashion authority for women who are checking out quality fashion.

PEACOCKS

With a history dating back over 100 years, Peacocks is a leading UK value-for-money retailer. It offers a wide range of clothing, footwear and homeware to meet the needs of all members of the family, with a particular emphasis on fashion, supported by outstanding value, well-presented stores and excellent customer service.

WALLIS

Wallis's new design format stores and an advertising campaign featuring supermodel Linda Evangelista that appeared in Vogue and Marie Claire updated and promoted the chain to a new market. Wallis's designers create 10 looks per season allowing for a unique interpretation of emerging trends and enhancing a distinctive individual style for each of its customers.

PRINCIPLES

Beautiful fabrics, distinctive styling, and excellent quality, cut and finish make Principles a cut above the rest of the high street. The aim is to "make sense of fashion" for women of all shapes and sizes by translating catwalk trends into gorgeous, wearable fashion for real women.

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

This leading UK-based toy brand for young children is now owned by Mothercare Group. ELC's philosophy aims at creating simple, fun and safe products for children aged 0-6. Child psychologists, leading designers and children themselves are involved in the creation process that leads to the most unique, educational and fun toys.

WAREHOUSE

With sub-brands such as "Ware-denim" and "Spotlight by Warehouse", this edgy fashion brand is known for its clothing experience that is exciting, inspiring and personal to customers. Promoting a work culture that is positive and focused on creativity, Warehouse caters to the young woman who is passionate about fashion and appreciates modern design and quality.

FOOT LOCKER

The brand targets the 12-to-24-year-old consumer looking for great sports fashion products to set himself apart from the rest of the crowd. Foot Locker and its target audience are similar. They have a mutual understanding and share the same passion - the passion for sneakers.

EXPRESS

The must-have sexy, sophisticated fashion brand for work, the weekend, or going out. It's what is new and what's now for young fashion-forward women and men. The Express Design Studio, located on New York City's lower Fifth Avenue, includes a team of 50 designers, comprised of a diverse and international pool of talent. Women's and men's designers feed off the trends and pop culture of the city and their worldwide travels to influence the Express design process and constant flow of new product.

MISS SELFRIDGE

Born during the freedom of the "Swinging Sixties", Miss Selfridge has always been known for capturing the latest trends and epitomizing colorful, fun and fast-moving fashion. Characterized by its boutique-environment stores, abundance of dresses and vintage-inspired looks, Miss Selfridge is perfect for young women wanting on-trend smart and casual daywear and glamorous eveningwear.

MILANO

This is the leading retailer of fashionable men's and ladies footwear and accessories in the Middle East. Milano's styles cover all wardrobe needs, from work to casual wear, from smart dressy occasions to sporting influences.

PAYLESS

Payless ShoeSource is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the western hemisphere. Payless is known for bringing shoppers great style, quality and brand names - all at great prices. Payless was founded in 1956 in Topeka, Kansas, in the United States. Some 50 years later, Payless serves millions of customers – women, men and children - through its powerful network of more than 4,500 stores.