M&P Public Co. LTD

Infobox_Company
company_name = M&P Public Co. LTD (Mallouppas & Papacostas)
company_
company_type = Public limited company
foundation = Nicosia (1978)
location = Nicosia
key_people = Polis Mallouppas, Chairman
Costas Papacostas
industry = Retailing
products = Clothing, Electronics, Communications Household Goods Property Development
revenue = profit Unknown EUR
num_employees = Unknown
slogan = "With our customers always in mind, we innovate and utilize the market opportunities for growth and development"
homepage = [http://www.mppublic.com/ www.mppublic.com]

M&P Public Co. LTD (Mallouppas & Papacostas) is a group active in fields as diverse as clothing, footwear, personal gifts, school items, fashion accessories, household goods, indoor and outdoor furniture, electrical and electronic goods, satellite and telecommunications products. [ [http://www.mppublic.com ::M&P Public Co. LTD:: ] ]

History

The M&P Group of companies started out in 1978 as a small-scale partnership to promote the retail sale of home appliances, antennas and electrical goods. Within 20 years, this modest enterprise has successfully evolved into a large and flexible group, involved in a wide range of activities, both locally and abroad. The group is active in fields as diverse as clothing, footwear, personal gifts, school items, fashion accessories, household goods, indoor and outdoor furniture, electrical and electronic goods, satellite and telecommunications products.

This rapid expansion is mainly due to the founders’ foresight in identifying and responding to emerging market trends. This successful strategy has enabled the company to build an impressive position in the market.

The group first branched out from its core activities in 1996 with a franchise agreement to bring the MANGO fashion label to Cyprus. The tremendous success of this franchise opened the way for new fashion related business ventures. More franchise agreements were signed with well-known international brands, such as PLAYLIFE, INTIMISSIMI, CALZEDONIA, STRADIVARIUS, BAGATT, WOMEN’SECRET and KIPLING. These established brands helped M&P to penetrate the field of fashion and allowed the group to acquire invaluable know-how on retail promotion and outlet management. In addition to its fashion activities, the group closely follows technological developments in telecommunications, satellite systems, electrical and electronic goods, offering a comprehensive range of high technology products in its own shops and other selected outlets. The group also has a dynamic presence in the household accessories sector, with extensive lines in tableware, kitchen accessories and gifts.

The group operates on a two monthly basis a discount outlet selling indoor and outdoor furniture, household goods, electrical appliances and a large variety of other products at low prices.

The strategic location of the group’s retail shops, in key commercial streets across the island, ensures prestigious product promotion and access to a wide public. The group’s network currently consists of more than 65 shops across Cyprus and continues to grow.

The group’s commitment to identifying and exploiting new products and trends has contributed to its excellent reputation both in Cyprus and among its overseas associates. In keeping with its dynamic development to date, the group will continue to seek new markets and invest in products to satisfy consumer needs created by ever-changing social trends.

Fashion

The group, which entered the field of fashion in 1988 by importing personal gifts and school accessories, is today involved in a wide range of activities at the cutting edge of contemporary international design. These include sports, casual and evening wear, as well as gifts, footwear, leather goods, undergarments, swimwear and hosiery.

The company’s pioneering franchise agreement with the Spanish company MANGO in 1996 brought the first ever European retail chain to Cyprus, revolutionising the fashion market on the island. This success led to a series of other franchise agreements with renowned companies, such as PLAYLIFE, INTIMISSIMI, CALZEDONIA, STRADIVARIUS, BAGATT, WOMEN’SECRET and KIPLING and the establishment of retail outlets all over the island.

No effort is spared in the pursuit of customer satisfaction. The company’s shops, in central commercial locations, offer an aesthetic environment for easy shopping, with staff always ready to respond to individual customer needs. The group remains committed to providing excellent quality fashion products at affordable prices.

The group invests continuously in training staff to provide professional customer service both during and after the sale. This excellent customer service provides the group with a unique competitive advantage which competitors find extremely difficult to match.

Fashion Stores

*Mango
*Playlife
*Intimissimi
*Calzedonia
*Stradivarius
*Baggat
*Women'Secret
*Kipling

ELEGANCE WMF Center

This company has made an impact in the field of kitchenware, tableware and decorative items by representing the world-famous WMF brand as well as other well known brands like, Alfi, Silit, Ivv, Arzberg and Bohemia Crystal.

The wide range of products on offer includes cutlery, cookware, kitchen accessories, porcelain dinner sets, table glasses and decorative items. Quality, design and functionality follow the highest international standards.

The success of the company is reflected in the fact that customers return to buy more and more from the variety of products.

Customers can now be served through a series of six modern stores in all major towns

Four Day Clearance

The FOUR DAY CLEARANCE concept features a retail sale activity that takes place for several days every two months. Customers can choose from an enormous variety of household goods, indoor and outdoor furniture, electrical appliances, gym equipment, gifts, toys and many more products.

The main characteristic of this activity is the excellent relation of quality to price and the high level of customer service during and after the sale. The reason behind the success of the FOUR DAY CLEARANCE is the good quality, value for money products and the large number of repeat customers.

Technology

M&P holds an important position in the wholesale and retail markets for technological goods in Cyprus.

This success story began in the 1980s, when the group identified and responded to the huge demand for domestic antennas, later expanding its activities outside Cyprus. Today, the group is associated with top quality products and dominates the satellite market on the island as the exclusive distributor for many international suppliers.

The group’s growing experience and technical knowledge led to the gradual expansion of its activities. With the establishment of PROTOTEL in 1989, the group penetrated the telecommunications market and today commands a large share of sales of telephone appliances, cordless phones, answering machines, fax machines and telephone systems.

M&P built its strength and reputation on the import and retail sale of household appliances and electrical goods. This area of activity has grown considerably, with the addition to the group of EMILIOS ELIADES chain of electrical retail shops. This chain offers a huge variety of branded white goods, brown goods, air-conditioners and small electrical appliances in its stores across Cyprus.

The group remains committed to monitoring technological developments in all its fields of activity. In this way, it will continue to provide its customers with up-to-date products and the highest standards of service in its many retail stores.

Technology Companies

* Emilios EliadesEMILIOS ELIADES, one of the longest established suppliers of electrical appliances in Cyprus with more than 50 years in the market, came under the control of M&P group in 2002.

Since then, the company has ranked among the leaders in its sector and sells a huge variety of electrical appliances through its chain of eight shops across Cyprus. The favourable relation of quality to price and excellent after-sales service, make EMILIOS ELIADES an attractive shopping destination.

Products include famous white goods brands like Smeg, Kelvinator, Ignis, Faber, Bosch, Siemens, Daewoo, Super General and brown goods by Sony, Panasonic, Pioneer, LG, Daewoo, Samsung, Hisense and Super General. In air-conditioners, EMILIOS ELIADES is a major player with Fujitsu, General, Kelvinator and Eskimo. Small appliances from Bosch, Morphy Richards, Ariete and other brands complete the range of products available.

As the goal of the company has always been to provide complete solutions for the home, it has expanded its product range to include indoor and outdoor furniture as well as gym equipment. EMILIOS ELIADES has become known as a one-stop shopping destination for home appliances.
*MP SATThis operation dominates the market in the import and distribution of antennas and satellite systems, including dishes, receivers and other accessories and equipment.

MP SAT distributes its products across Cyprus through a well-organised network of wholesale dealers and retailers. The company also operates a retail shop in Nicosia under the name “Satellite & Electronics”.

The management always keeps a close eye on technological developments in the field of satellite technology, providing clients with the latest technology products available and at the same time a comprehensive customer service.
*PROTOTELPROTOTEL specialises in the import and distribution of telecommunication products and commands a leading position in the market.

The company’s brand range consists of Panasonic, Alcatel, Topcom and General Electric telephones, including cordless phones, answering machines, faxes and VoIP telephones.

The company operates one retail outlet in Nicosia and works closely with more than 150 dealers of electrical goods and specialised telecommunications stores, as well as supermarkets and department stores. PROTOTEL is also the exclusive distributor of Panasonic PABX telephone systems.

References

External links

Official websites:
* [http://www.mppublic.com Corporate]