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- The brand is also set to launch ‘Stores of the Future’, in a bid to bring a truly omni-channel customer experience to consumers
Dubai: Landmark Group’s largest fashion retailer, Centrepoint, plans to open 18 new stores across locations in the GCC by June 2020, taking the brand’s consolidated store count in the region to over 160. The new developments include the recently opened store in Mall of Muscat, launch of the first Centrepoint store in Oasis Mall Sharjah, followed by the latest store now open in Al Ahsa Mall, Dammam.
Currently, Centrepoint operates 144 stores across 7 countries. The expansion is expected to increase the retail space to 6.7million sq ft, making Centrepoint one of the largest fashion destinations in the region.
The growth and expansion of the brand is part of the Group’s strategy to further invest in the brand’s presence and bolster its foothold in the region by bringing new approaches and technologies to retail in the region. Home to four of the Group’s most loved concepts - Babyshop, Splash, Lifestyle and SHOEMART, Centrepoint is constantly evolving as a leading family shopping destination in the region, dedicated to offering customers a shopping experience that is convenient and brings them the value they are looking for.
In order to cater to the growing consumer demands and enhance overall in-store experience, the newly designed ‘Stores of the Future’ will include offerings that deliver a seamless Omni-channel retail experience for customers. This will include improved store formats employing the latest technology to create a truly interactive shopping experience.
Simon Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Centrepoint said, “We always put customers at the heart of what we do. The retail landscape has seen a tremendous change in the last few years with technology changing the way customers shop. Centrepoint is committed to serving customers in a changing retail environment, leveraging new technology.
We’re constantly innovating to meet the aspirations of the new generation of shoppers, who are digitally savvy and seek innovative retail choices. Our ‘Stores of the Future’ will combine features of both online and in-store shopping to offer a seamless and convenient shopping experience. It is also a testament to the Group’s omni-channel commitment, serving millions of customers in the region through both online and offline channels.”
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About Landmark Group
Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has successfully grown into one of the largest and most successful retail organizations in the Middle East and India. An international, diversified retail and hospitality conglomerate that encourages entrepreneurship to consistently deliver exceptional value, the Group operates over 2300 outlets encompassing over 30 million square feet across the Middle East, North Africa and the Indian sub-continent.
Landmark Group has a strong workforce of over 55,000 employees and provides a value-driven product range for the family through its retail concepts: Centrepoint, Babyshop, Splash, Shoe Mart, Lifestyle, Iconic, Max, Shoexpress, Home Centre, Home Box, Emax and UAE first food discounter VIVA. In addition to the brands developed in-house, the Group also holds the franchise rights for some of the world's leading fashion and footwear brands in the countries where it operates.
The Group has also diversified in the leisure, food and hospitality with Landmark Leisure, Balance Spa & Salon, Citymax Hotels, Fitness First and Foodmark, the restaurant division, which operates the Group's own and franchise food outlets.
For more information please visit, www.landmarkgroup.com
For more information please visit, www.landmarkgroup.com
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