Set to Open 32 Stores in the GCC in 2016 Boosted by Increasing Customer Demand

Dubai UAE - February 23, 2016: Buoyant from its recent milestone achievement of 200 stores across the Middle East & Africa Region, Lifestyle, a division of Landmark Group and the largest beauty and home décor retailer in the region has revealed its 2016 expansion plans for key GCC markets – UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. With a regional footprint that currently spans 15 countries and over 1 million sq. ft. of retail space, Lifestyle has plans to open 32 new stores this year in the GCC with 5 in the UAE, 2 in Kuwait and 3 in Qatar.

Mr. Sachin Mundhwa, CEO of Lifestyle said, “We are elated and proud to achieve the 200th store milestone as we enter newer territories and a wider market. Lifestyle has ambitious plans underway and hopes to take bigger strides in 2016.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers, employees, and partners for their support and contribution to this success, since our inception in 1998. This achievement is an affirmation of our team's commitment to customers and quality driven business operations” added Mr. Mundhwa.

Having opened its first store in the UAE in 1998, Lifestyle offers a large variety of internationally renowned brands across an expansive range of cosmetics, bath & body, fashion bags & accessories, home décor, furnishings & fragrances.