Alshaya Group Opens Its First Company-Owned Distribution Centre in Kuwait
New facility strengthens Alshaya’s logistics network, bringing distribution closer to its stores and supporting more efficient operations across Kuwait
Kuwait, 17th of September 2026 – Alshaya Group has announced the opening of its first company-owned distribution centre in Kuwait, located in West Abdullah Mubarak, marking an important milestone in the continued development of the Group’s logistics and supply chain capabilities in its home market. The opening was attended by John Hadden, Chief Executive Officer of Alshaya Group.
The new Kuwait Distribution Centre has been designed to create a more integrated and efficient logistics operation, with a central location that enables Alshaya to serve its stores across Kuwait more effectively. By bringing key activities together at one site, the facility will help streamline distribution, improve the flow of products to stores and strengthen the operational infrastructure supporting Alshaya’s growing portfolio of international brands.
Spanning 51,000 square metres, the facility offers 51,000 pallet locations and approximately 140,000 cubic metres of storage capacity. It brings together retail, food, shop-fit, eCommerce and last-mile delivery operations in a single location, supporting around 50 brands and 490 stores across Kuwait.
Tony Arnold, Chief Logistics Officer at Alshaya Group, said: “The opening of our new Kuwait Distribution Centre is an important milestone for Alshaya and reflects our continued focus on strengthening the infrastructure behind our brands and stores. Its more central location allows us to serve our stores more efficiently, improve the movement of products across our network and provide an even more responsive service to our operations. Bringing our key logistics activities together in one purpose-built facility also gives us a strong platform to support our future growth in Kuwait.”
The distribution centre is supported by a fleet of 110 vehicles, helping connect the facility with Alshaya’s extensive store network and last-mile operations. It is also home to a diverse workforce of 585 colleagues representing more than 15 nationalities, underlining the scale of the operation and the people behind Alshaya’s logistics network in Kuwait.
The opening of the West Abdullah Mubarak facility represents another step in Alshaya’s long-term commitment to Kuwait, enhancing the infrastructure required to support its brands, stores and customers while creating a more consolidated and agile supply chain operation.
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About Alshaya Group
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned business, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of over 70 well-loved, international brands to customers.
Alshaya Group’s portfolio extends across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Türkiye and Europe, with over 3,500 stores, cafes, restaurants, and leisure destinations, major logistics and food production operations, as well as over 125 online and digital businesses including one of the region’s biggest retail loyalty programmes, Aura.
Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, and Hospitality & Entertainment, over 50,000 Alshaya colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.
From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the experiences they want with the brands they love, in the ways they choose – including Starbucks, American Eagle, Footlocker, Victoria’s Secret, H&M, Bath & Body Works, Charlotte Tilbury, Raising Cane’s, Shake Shack, Chipotle, Primark and Ulta Beauty.
Learn more about Alshaya Group at www.alshaya.com
Media contact: diala.nahle@alshaya.com
