11 LANDMARK GROUP

Employees: 55,000 Presence: 22 Countries Founded: 1973 Country: UAE

Founded in 1973 with a single store (Babyshop) in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has grown into one of the largest and most successful retail and hospitality conglomerates in the Middle East, Africa and India. It has over 55,000 employees, 2,300 outlets and a retail presence of more than 30 million sq. ft. across 22 countries. It has a mixed portfolio of own brands, including Lifestyle, Splash, Max and Shoe Mart, as well as franchised brands including New Look, Koton, Reiss, Lipsy and Yours.