Retail Dubai’s Landmark Group founder Micky Jagtiani dies By Reuters May 28, 2023, 7:19 AM Landmark Group Jagtiani started the business in 1973 with one store in Bahrain and grew the business across the Middle East, Africa and India Prominent Dubai-based businessman Micky Jagtiani, who founded retail giant Landmark Group, has died. “The Landmark Group today announced that its eminent Founder and Chairman, Mukesh ‘Micky’ Jagtiani, has passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family,” the company said in an emailed statement on Friday. Jagtiani, originally from India, started the business in 1973 with one store in Bahrain and grew the conglomerate across the Middle East, Africa and India. The Dubai-headquartered group operates brands Babyshop, Centrepoint, Home Centre, Lifestyle, Splash, Shoemart and Emax. “Today Dubai lost a man who was a key player in the retail and real estate industry. Micky Jagtiani the founder of land mark group have passed away,” tweeted Emirati businessman Majid Saif Al Ghurair. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
