Splash (Fashion)
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| Industry | Retail Fashion Clothing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 in Sharjah, UAE |
| Headquarters | Dubai, UAE |
Area served | Egypt, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates |
Key people |
Micky Jagtiani (Chairman & CEO) Salman Khan (Brand Ambassador) |
| Products |
Fashion apparel Accessories for men & women |
| Parent | Landmark Group |
| Website | Splash Fashions |
Splash is Middle East’s largest fashion retailer and part of the Landmark Group, one of the biggest retail conglomerates in the Middle East and India. Founded in 1993 as a single-brand store in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates, Splash has grown to over 200 stores and 50 brand stores across 13 countries in the India, Middle East, Pakistan, Tanzania and Libya.[1] Its sister groups are Lifestyle Stores and Home Centre Stores. Salman Khan is the Brand Ambassador of Splash.
Stores
Splash is currently present in 13 countries and has more than 200 stores.
Bahrain 4
Egypt 3
India 11
Jordan 1
Kuwait 8
Lebanon 2
Libya 1
Oman 5
Pakistan 3
Qatar 3
Saudi Arabia 78
Tanzania 1
United Arab Emirates 33
Awards and recognition
Splash has received several industry accolades that include being awarded “Superbrand” status in 2013, four times in a row.[2] Splash, listed in Forbes Arabia’s “Top 40 Arab Brands” list,[3] has also been recognised by Dubai Customs for being the largest importer of readymade garments in the UAE. In 2011, Splash received an award for the Most Admired Marketing Campaign, at the Retail ME Awards 2011, along with the Most Admired Retailer award.[4]
Events
Another first for the brand and in the region is the Splash Limited Edition Calendar which was launched in January 2011. Gifted to opinion-makers and VIPs from across the globe and currently in its third edition, the calendar is shot by prominent photographers such as Tejal Patni.[5]
In past years Splash has partnered with Dubai Fashion week[6] to serve as a launch platform for budding talent and has sponsored local musicians such as Amr Diab, co-sponsored a Metallica concert, presented stand-up comedian Nitin Mirani and hosted the Desert Rock festival, amongst other events.
References
- ↑ "Splash launches two new stores to celebrate UAE National Day". Zawya. December 7, 2011.
- ↑ "Splash attains 'SUPERBRAND' status 2011 again". Zawya. March 9, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Splash enters Forbes Arabia 'Top 40 Arab Brands' list". AME Info FZ LLC. November 8, 2006.
- ↑ "Landmark Group honoured at Images RetailMe Awards 2011". IndiaRetailing.com. October 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Calendar makes a Splash in city". Khaleej Times. 10 January 2011.
- ↑ "Splash Emerging Talent Show welcomes new designers at Dubai Fashion Week". AME Info FZ LLC. Oct 8, 2009.