Mitra Adiperkasa offers everything, from Zara to Starbucks<\/p>\n
Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta<\/p>\n
Are you a big Zara fan? If you are, there's good news for you:
\nZara will open its first two stores in Jakarta. Previously, the
\nclosest Zara stores for us were in Singapore. However, but
\nstarting August 2005, you will be able to buy Zara merchandise at
\nPlaza Indonesia and Pondok Indah Mall II. Both Zara stores will
\noccupy more than 1,500 square meters each.<\/p>\n
This Spanish fashion brand is one of the largest and better-
\nknown fashion chains worldwide. Zara offers very fashionable
\ndesigns at attractive prices, from chic clubbing tops to elegant
\nwork wear as well as cool accessories like bags, belts and
\nsandals to jazz up your wardrobe. Zara has successfully won
\nfashionistas' hearts in many countries, from the U.S. to the UK,
\nJapan to Brazil and Saudi Arabia, to mention a few places.<\/p>\n
The Zara stores in Jakarta are opening following an agreement
\nreached between the Spanish company Inditex and the Indonesian
\ncompany PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP).<\/p>\n
Starbucks, Marks & Spencer, Nine West, NEXT, Nautica, Sogo and
\nDebenhams -- sound familiar to you? Those prestigious brands, are
\nalso owned by MAP one of the leading retailers in Indonesia. MAP,
\nhaving been listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has over
\n450 stores in prime locations across 22 territories of Indonesia.
\nThis retail company operates over 30 different store concepts,
\nfrom sports to fashion, and department stores to cafes.<\/p>\n
MAP posted Rp 200 billion in operating profit in 2004 a 59
\npercent rise from Rp 126 billion in 2003. Net profit after tax
\nincreased by 49 percent to Rp 114 billion in 2004 as against Rp
\n76 billion in the previous year. Net sales went up by 15 percent
\nto Rp 2309 billion from Rp 2014 billion in 2003.<\/p>\n
To cater to the needs of fashionistas, MAP offers merchandise
\nfrom Burberry, Energie, FCUK, Kipling, Lacoste, Miss Sixty,
\nMorgan, Oasis as well as Principles. For kids, there are OshKosh
\nB' Gosh and Kidz Station. As for the food & beverage business,
\nMAP owns Starbucks, Chatterbox, Courtyard as well as Spice
\nGarden. Its specialty stores include Sole Effect, Springfield,
\nStrandbags, Waipai and Women's Secret to name a few. Kinokuniya
\nBookstore, Lush and Warwick Purser Lifestyle are owned by MAP as
\nwell.<\/p>\n
In addition, MAP is also a distributor for popular brands,
\nsuch as Speedo, Dr. Martens, Union Bay, Guess Sport Footwear,
\nBandai, Barbie, Disney, Takara as well as Warner Bros among many
\nothers.<\/p>\n
For sport devotees, they offer Foot Gear, The Athlete's Foot,
\nGolf House, Royal Sporting House and Reebok, among others.<\/p>\n
Reebok Walking Shoes have received the American Orthopedic
\nFoot and Ankle's Society's (AOFAS) seal of approval. According to
\nits web site, with the new and improved DMX MAX, Reebok has
\nbrought back the unparalleled comfort of the original DMX 2
\nmoving air cushioning. Most Reebok walking shoes contain the DMX
\ncushioning system, which employs a moving cushion of air to
\ndeliver sensational cushioning and comfort. The moving cushioning
\ndelivered by the DMX system sets it apart from other athletic
\nfootwear.<\/p>\n
Besides giving a sensational \"WOW\" feeling to the walker,
\nReebok footwear also comes in stylish models -- making this
\nfootwear popular around the world.<\/p>\n
In yet another proof of its outstanding brand-building
\nexpertise, MAP won the Reebok International Outperform Award in
\nNovember 2004 for the third time in four years -- outperforming
\n14 other Reebok distributors in the Asia Pacific region including
\nSingapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Australia and New
\nZealand.<\/p>\n
Indeed, MAP has developed a strong brand building expertise
\nthat has propelled many of its agency lines to the top in the
\ncountry.<\/p>\n
As a successful leading retail company, MAP offers everything
\nfrom chic clothes to stylish footwear to luscious frappuccino.<\/p>\n
PT. Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk<\/p>\n
Wisma 46 Kota BNI, 8th floor<\/p>\n
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta<\/p>\n
Tel: (62 21) 575 0755<\/p>\n
Fax: (62 21) 574 0150<\/p>\n
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