Al Maya Group
Supermarkets chain in UAE
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Al Maya Group is an Emirati-based retail chain in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, it operates supermarkets all over the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with around 40 outlets in the UAE.
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| Company type | Proprietorship |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | L. K. Pagarani |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates[1] |
| Brands | Al Maya Supermarket British Home Stores |
Number of employees | 1,001-5,000[2] (2021) |
| Website | www |
Brands
In 1985, the Group acquired the British Home Stores (BHS) franchise for the Northern Emirates.[3] In 2016, it bought the global intellectual property rights to the BHS name, and still trade a single store in Qatar.[4]
In 2006, Al Maya Group signed a franchise agreement with Borders for the entire GCC.[5][6] In 2015, Al Maya purchased lifetime rights to the Borders brand in the Middle East and subsequently diversified it into a merchandise mix consisting of books, toys and stationery.[7]