Patrick Chalhoub, CEO Chalhoub Group : ”Shopping in the Middle East is a matter of entertainment rather than just buying”

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The Dubai-based Chalhoub operates and grows the retail businesses of international retailers in the Middle East. Specialising in high-end fashion and beauty brands, it does not publish turnover and proﬁ tability. Global Retail News met Patrick Chalhoub, the CEO of the eponymous group.

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Global Retail News: Can you explain Chalhoub’s retail business?

Patrick Chalhoub: My parents created the family fi rm of Chalhoub in 1955, based in Damas, Syria. We imported French luxury brands such as Christofl e tableware for the new upper class. Chalhoub runs 600 shops covering up to 10,000 sq.m. GLA in 14 Middle Eastern countries with annual sales up by 20 % in 2013. It is active in three re-tail sectors: beauty (47 % of our turnover), fashion and accessories (40%) and home equipment (5%).

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