Dubai, UAE: Go Sport and Companys announce the launch of their individual outlets at Nakheel's Ibn Battuta Mall. RetailCorp, parent company of Go Sport and Companys plan to introduce brands that have not yet penetrated the market and their mission is to focus on the retailing, promotion and marketing of goods and services throughout the UAE.
RetailCorp has taken the first step by introducing the following stores: Go Sport, opening in May, is a leading sporting goods retailer based in Paris, France, will feature one of the largest sports store in the region at Ibn Battuta Mall.
Go Sport will feature "A to Z" of sporting goods all under one roof. The store will offer customers quality products, with the service enhanced by specialised staff. Items available will range from shoes to apparel and equipment for a variety of sports, including mountain biking, horse riding, golf, weight lifting, boxing, camping, racket sports, team sports and fishing as well as many water sports, favourites on the beaches of Dubai.
The second outlet, Companys, which opened its doors in April, is a Danish public limited company that offers clothing that targets quality-conscious men and women around the world under the brands of InWear, Matinique, Cottonfield, Part Two, Designers Remix Collection, O by Isabell Kristensen and Error.
"We focus on international brands that allow people to feel and perform their best.
It is our objective to be a leading international brand-driven clothing business. We believe in simplicity, honesty, functionality, and innovation as the guiding principles for the development of our activities. It is the passion of RetailCorp to bring good quality brands to our customers," said Vice President Philippe McGarry of RetailCorp.
Murray Scanlan, Mall Manager of Ibn Battuta Mall noted that, "RetailCorp has established itself in the Middle East by providing residents and visitors access to a wide range of goods, from clothing and sporting apparel to equipment. They will provide a welcome service to the mall and its many visitors."
Ibn Battuta Mall will be unlike any other shopping destination the region has ever encountered. Following the journey of Ibn Battuta, it will transport its visitors to another world taking them to places they have only ever dreamed of. The Mall will comprise six courts representative of the countries that had the most influence on the adventurer, including Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China. Go Sport and Companys will be located in the China and India courts respectively.
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Ibn Battuta Mall:
Ibn Battuta Mall, A Nakheel Project, was conceived to celebrate Dubai's increasing role as one of the world's top shopping destinations. Located adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road between interchanges 5 and 6, the Mall combines retail, entertainment, restaurants and family activities all within a uniquely themed environment that is designed to reflect the unique combination of various heritages and cosmopolitan lifestyle that is the very essence of Dubai. The architectural inspiration behind the unique design of the shopping mall is based on the travels of the legendary Arab explorer Ibn Battuta. The mall is segmented into six distinct architectural zones, representing key destinations visited by Ibn Battuta. Ibn Battuta Mall features a 21 screen cinema Megaplex, including the UAE's first IMAX cinema, themed garden areas and a uniquely designed food court. For further information, please contact octOpus on 04 2868275
Go Sport - Media Info
Go Sport is a leading sporting goods retail outlet based in Paris, France. Items that will be on sale will range from shoes, apparel and equipment for a variety of sports such as tennis, mountain biking, horse riding, golf, weight lifting, boxing, camping, racket sports, team sports, fishing and water sports. Go Sport will feature "A to Z" of sporting goods all under one roof, making it the largest sporting goods store in the region.
Companys - Media Info
Companys has 263 company-owned shops in 18 countries and 30 factory outlets in 13 countries making it one of the largest clothing companies in northern Europe. The number of distribution points is approximately 9,400, of which some 500 are third-party concept stores. Subsidiaries are located throughout most of Europe, in Canada, Hong Kong and now in the UAE.
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