Shoe retailer Dr Martens has entered a distribution partnership with Beside Group to expand into the United Arab Emirates for the first time.
The tie up will initially be through wholesale, with the business planning branded shops in the future.
Additionally, the company unveiled that its partner for Latin America, Crosby, launched a shop in Santiago, Chile, this week, representing its first in the country. The move comes after the launch of a Buenos Aires, Argentina, store in August.
The agreement between the companies also covers Paraguay and Mexico. Alongside the two branded shops, the tie-up incorporates wholesale.
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Dr Martens CEO lje Nwokorie said: “These exciting partnerships are consistent with our strategy of entering new growth markets to reach more consumers than ever before through a capital-light approach.
“We see enormous potential for Dr Martens in the UAE and Latin America and are delighted to have two partners who really understand both the depth and breadth of our iconic brand.”
In July, Dr Martens confirmed it was trading in line with management expectations.
In an update ahead of its AGM, the shoe specialist said its guidance for FY26 remained unchanged and its order books globally for the upcoming Autumn/Winter season were “healthy”.
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