Opens second showroom at Leicester spanning over 2,000 square feet
Malabar Gold and Diamonds unveiled its second showroom in the UK at Leicester. The new showroom was inaugurated by Peter Soulsby, City Mayor for Leicester in the presence of Shamlal Ahamed, MD-International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mohammed Ziad, Head of Operations – UK and Europe, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Santhosh T, Regional Head, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Naufal Thadathil, Zonal Head, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, other management team members from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, customers and well-wishers.
Located on Belgrave Road’s Golden Mile, the new showroom spans over 2,000 square feet and features a collection of over 20,000 jewellery designs from 20 countries, catering to bridal, occasional, daily and office wear in gold, diamonds and precious gems.
“We began our operations in the UK a year ago with our first showroom in London and it gives me immense pride that we are launching our second showroom in the UK, in Leicester, within such a short span, which is a testament to the trust placed by our customers. We remain committed to elevating the jewellery shopping experience for customers with world-class products and assurances like transparency, 100 per cent value for exchange, lifetime maintenance and more. With every new store opening, we are inching one step closer to our vision of becoming the leading global jewellery retailer,” said M P Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group.
“There is a very vibrant Indian sub-continent community here in the UK who deeply appreciate the artistry of Indian handcrafted jewellery. This has inspired us to expand our footprint with a new showroom in Leicester. This opening is more than an addition to our global retail presence; it signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service. We have ambitious expansion plans in the UK and Europe region with immediate openings planned in Southall and Wembley in London, as well as Birmingham and Manchester,” commented Shamlal Ahamed, MD-International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds.
Malabar Gold and Diamonds has embarked on an expansion plan which involves strengthening its retail presence in existing regions with more showroom launches, as well as charting its expansion into new countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Bangladesh, Turkey and New Zealand.
Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group, commented, “Responsibility and sustainability are woven into our business fabric, from sourcing LBMA-certified bullion and conflict-free diamonds to ensuring transparency with customers, fair labour practices and contributing to society through ESG initiatives. In line with the Make in India and Market to the World initiative, we will remain committed to bringing Indian handcrafted jewellery to a global audience.”
