From humble beginnings with just one store in Iraq in 1919, the Jashanmal Group has grown into one of the most successful retail conglomerates in the region. Headed by Tony Jashanmal, the firm oversees the retail and wholesale trading of high-end luxury and consumer goods and services. In the last year, the group has rolled out new franchise deals, including with British clothier LKBennett and Kate Spade, a jewellery and accessories brand from New York.