jfid – PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) is a prominent lifestyle retail company in Indonesia.
Established in 1995, MAP has undergone remarkable growth over the years, culminating in its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2004.
Today, MAP oversees more than 3,200 retail stores with a diversified portfolio, encompassing sports, fashion, department stores, kids, food & beverage, and lifestyle products.
Some of the iconic brands under the management of MAP include Starbucks, Zara, Marks & Spencer, SOGO, SEIBU, Oshkosh B’Gosh, and Converse.
The MAP Group, functioning as a global distributor of products in Indonesia, maintains business relationships with several brands associated with Israel.
For instance, Zara, a brand under MAP, has a complex relationship with Israel. Zara has introduced Israeli avocados to the UK and still relies on Israeli producers for lingerie and lingerie.
Skechers, an American shoe brand also within the MAP portfolio, has close ties to Israel. In 2016, Skechers entered into a strategic joint venture with Israel through the MGS Sport Trading Ltd joint venture.
Marks & Spencer (M&S), another renowned retail brand under MAP, has strong historical ties to Israel. M&S continues to uphold its relationship with Israel at the shop floor level.
Meanwhile, the relationship between Converse, another popular shoe brand under MAP, and Israel is not very clear based on currently available information.
In conclusion, the relationships between MAP Group’s brands and Israel illustrate the intricate and occasionally controversial nature of global business networks.
Despite facing criticism and controversy, it appears that these relationships will persist, underscoring the current complexities of the global economy.
