Dubai, January 21, 2015

Hush Puppies, a popular global brand of contemporary, casual footwear for men, women and children, has opened its flagship store at The Dubai Mall, UAE. The new store fuses classic elegance and contemporary comfort that is quintessential to Hush Puppies around the world.

Hush Puppies is exclusively distributed in the region by Jawad Business Group, a leading business conglomerate in the region.

The new store was inaugurated by Mr. Rob Griffiths, Vice President and General Manager of Hush Puppies, EMEA and Mr. Imteyaz Khan, General Manager, Fashion and Footwear Division of Jawad Business Group.

The Hush Puppies store at The Dubai Mall creates an inviting, home-like environment that is warm, modern and luxurious in design. Unexpected details and plush materials are seen throughout the space, creating a relaxed and comfortable ambience.

Commenting on the opening, Mr. Rob Griffiths said, "We are very pleased to reopen our refurbished flagship store at The Dubai Mall. Hush Puppies offers the finest quality shoes which are famous for its flexibility, comfort and quality. Being the  fashion central of the world, The Dubai Mall provides us with the ideal location to showcase our extensive range of high quality shoes, boots and sandals for all age groups."

The new store showcases the latest collection by Hush Puppies including the Body Shoe, WeatherSMART, and Signature Select stories incorporated within a store environment.

Commenting on the association with Hush Puppies and the brands expansion in the region, Mr. Imteyaz Khan said, "Hush Puppies is a great brand for us, at Jawad Business Group to be associated with. The brand has been immensely popular in the region owing to the comfort, quality and durability it offers. As a leading shopping destination in the world, The Dubai Mall is a great location for Hush Puppies. We are certain that this opening will add great value to the brand's growing success and popularity here."

Recognized by the iconic symbol of a basset hound, Hush Puppies has grown widely popular in the region. The brand perfectly defines an individualistic and carefree persona. The comfortable style easily makes the shoes an unquestionable favourite with every user.

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About Hush Puppies:
In 1958, Hush Puppies introduced the world to a new kind of footwear -- shoes with casual style and an easygoing attitude made to relax in.

With over 17 Million pairs of shoes sold every year in more than 165 countries around the world, Hush Puppies is a global brand, a household name and a cultural

icon. Our single obsession to create customers' "favourite pair of shoes" remains the measurement of our success.

With a unique formula of style and comfort in product, world-class marketing and a strong global platform, Hush Puppies is poised for continued success and global growth. Inspired by the  wonderful characteristics of our beloved basset hound icon, Hush Puppies is optimistic, easygoing and fun. Hush Puppies is a division of Wolverine Worldwide, the world's leading maker of casual, work, athletic and outdoor footwear for men, women and children.

About Jawad Business Group:
Since the 1950s, The Jawad Business Group (JBG) has come a long way from its humble beginnings and is now recognized regionally and internationally as a leading business enterprise. Today it operates various outlets throughout the GCC and India, covering a diverse range of products and services that caters to a wide section of society.

Having pioneered the supermarket concept in 1960, today the Group has continued to maintain its ideals of commitment to customer satisfaction, and aims to improving the quality of life for all Gulf residents, through its fashion and retail outlets, furniture, food, restaurants, travel and tourism, money exchanges.

Jawad Business Group's commitment to quality is demonstrated by the presence of the best brands in the fashion, footwear, lingerie, children's wear, home ware, body care items, cosmetics, furniture, cafes, quick service restaurants, casual dining, supermarkets, travel and tourism, currency exchange, sales and distribution, logistics and even the insurance sector.

The Group's success stems from an intimate knowledge of the regional marketplace and a highly trained and committed team. Close attention to customer requirements, insistence on always providing the best and continually offering new and innovative ways of serving customers has always been the cornerstone of the JBG business dictum.

For more information, please contact:
Zainab Das
Watermelon PR
04 2833655
Zainab@watermelonme.com

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