Samsonite Announces Significant Expansion Across The UAE And The GCC |
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Samsonite Group, the worldwide leader in travel solutions, announced its expansion plans across the UAE, in particular, and the GCC in general. This will further develop and reinforce the brand's market leadership in the region and to assert the innovative and inventive thought that "Life is a Journey".
According to Mr Prashant Vatkar, Vice President-ME Operations, Samsonite, "We are proud to reveal that Samsonite has been the number one provider for the needs of the discerning travellers. Knowing the importance of the travel industry in the GCC, Samsonite ME has planned new outlets and spread out campaigns. In 2007 we had 79 doors opened in the GCC; we are now moving up to over 140 doors by the end of 2008. In the UAE, we had 12 doors in the year 2007. By the end of 2008 we will be operating 25 doors located at major shopping malls in Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. We have also launched 17 product lines in 2007; by the end of 2008 we will be launching 10 new lines. Our expansion process doesn't stop there; we are in the process of completing our full fledged office located in the Jebel Ali Free zone to make sure the demands of our esteemed clients are satisfied."
In his commentary, Mr Subrata Dutta , the Chief Operating Officer for India & ME. said, " When Jesse Shwayder founded Samsonite in 1910 his aim was to provide early travellers with innovative high quality luggage. Today after nearly a hundred years, Samsonite still is driven by this. Samsonite is the number one travel solution provider in the world. Samsonite combines technology, style, casual, business accessories and even shoes to make sure the traveller is comfortable and stylish during travel. We have enrolled the most eminent designers like Marc Newson and Alexander McQueen to assure the distinctiveness and uniqueness of our designs. We have also focused our attention on creating the most innovative material to guarantee the quality of the artefacts presented. Finally, all the Samsonite luggage and accessories go through the most comprehensive quality tests to certify excellence of the quality."
Samsonite is launching Quadrion, a new line of uprights and spinners privileged for their discriminating features. The carrier of Quadrion enjoys the comfort of a spinner and at the same time has complete control over the bag because of the SBS safety brake system and the unique handles. The SBS Samsonite Spinner Brake System featuring a handle operated system that locks all four wheels when the case is stationary, meaning no more 'run away' suitcase moments. The top handle with gun metal details, the ergonomic rounded-shaped wheel handle and the angled side carry handle add easy handling of the bag making it more comfortable.
For further spread in the region and to assert being the number one travel solution provider, Samsonite is available at all Grand StoresGrand Stores
in the UAE and in company owned retail stores, and prestigious malls such as Kingdom Mall in Riyadh and selective Debenhams and Harvey Nichols stores in the GCC. Samsonite will also be opening its doors in Dubai Mall once completed which will further improve Samsonite's reach to its customers.
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About Samsonite Group
Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage and accessories, combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. Utilizing top designer expertise from around the globe, Samsonite creates unparalleled products that fulfil the travel and lifestyle needs of the sophisticated traveller. For 97 years, Samsonite has continued to build upon its rich design heritage. Samsonite markets products under the Samsonite, Samsonite Black Label, Lambertson Truex, American Tourister, Lacoste and Timberland brands. Samsonite, Life's a journey.
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