{"id":19601,"date":"2022-11-22T16:14:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T16:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meretailnews.com\/?p=19601"},"modified":"2022-11-23T06:54:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T06:54:02","slug":"disney-store-opens-first-in-the-region-standalone-store-at-the-avenues-in-kuwait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meretailnews.com\/2022\/11\/22\/disney-store-opens-first-in-the-region-standalone-store-at-the-avenues-in-kuwait\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney opens first store in Kuwait"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThe Walt Disney Company<\/a> Middle East and Alshaya Group have opened the region\u2019s first standalone Disney store, in Kuwait.<\/p>\n

The store in The Avenues.<\/a>was inaugurated on November 18.<\/p>\n

CEO of Alshaya Group, John Hadden, said: \u201cWe couldn’t be more delighted with the opening of the first standalone Disney store in the region.<\/p>\n

“This stunning new landmark is more than just a store \u2013 it\u2019s a destination that brings memories to life and truly offers a one-of-a-kind retail experience to children and families that only Disney can deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spanning more than 800 square metres, the store stocks an ample range of merchandise from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. This includes costumes and accessories, toys and plushes, home d\u00e9cor and collectables, as well as apparel for both children and adults.<\/p>\n

Director of consumer products at Disney store in Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East, Sonal Patel, said: \u201cThe region\u2019s first-ever standalone Disney Store is officially open and we could not be more excited. It was wonderful to welcome our first guests and see them experience all that the store has to offer. With the help of The Alshaya Group, we can\u2019t wait to continue creating memories and connecting with our fans in Kuwait.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in Kuwait in 1890, Alshaya Group is one of the world\u2019s leading brand franchise operators, whose portfolio extends across the Mena, Turkey and Europe, incorporating a large-scale online and digital business.<\/p>\n

Its retail operations cover multiple sectors, including fashion, health and beauty, pharmacy and home furnishings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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