House of Fraser expands in GCC with Retail Arabia

Dubai-based Retail Arabia International has signed a partnership agreement with UK-based department store group, House of Fraser, as part of the company's strategy to expand its portfolio of brands across the region. The deal will see House of Fraser open stores potentially in Cairo, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Doha. Retail Arabia International has already brought a number of retailers to the region including Oscar de la Renta, David Morris, the jewellers and Hamleys toy store.