Our Sectors

🛒 Trade & Retail

Local partner for foreign brands, manufacturers and distributors, plus Regnum's own brands.

Registered

What we do

Trade and retail is one of Regnum's registered business activities. We plan to act as the local partner for foreign brands, manufacturers and distributors entering the Maldives, and to build Regnum's own brands for sale locally and overseas.

Opportunities

  • Exclusive local distribution for foreign brands
  • Brand stores, resort supply and wholesale
  • Regnum's own brands, sold locally and exported
  • Digital and online sales
Representing Foreign Brands

Bringing foreign brands to the Maldives

We plan to act as the local partner for foreign brands, manufacturers and distributors.

Exclusive local distribution

Acting as local distributor for foreign food, electronics, cosmetics, appliances and building materials.

Brand stores & franchise shops

Brand stores and franchise shops in Malé, Hulhumalé and on resort islands.

Resort & hotel supply

Amenities, linens, toiletries, kitchen equipment and minibar supplies for resorts and hotels.

Wholesale to island shops

Regular wholesale supply to shops across the atolls.

Duty-free & airport retail

Retail for travellers at the airport and in duty-free settings.

Pop-up & showroom space

Pop-ups and showrooms so new brands can test the market.

Regnum's Own Brands

Building Regnum's own labels

These are plans, not existing products. We'll produce them with partner manufacturers, co-packers and labs under private label.

Clothing

Resort wear, swimwear, everyday basics and souvenir apparel.

Drinks

Premium bottled water, coconut water, juices, iced teas and energy drinks.

Snacks & food

Packaged Maldivian specialties, tuna snacks and spices.

Personal care

Coconut oil, sunscreen, after-sun and spa products, developed with partner labs.

Souvenirs & gifts

Maldives-inspired souvenirs and gift ranges.

Resort-exclusive lines

Co-branded product lines made for individual resorts.

Selling Internationally

Taking Maldivian brands overseas

We invite overseas distributors and export partners to carry our brands.

Export of Maldives-branded products

Exporting Maldivian-made and Maldives-branded clothing, drinks, snacks and souvenirs.

Online marketplaces & own store

Selling through international online marketplaces and our own online store.

Overseas distributors

Partnering with distributors in the Gulf, South Asia, Europe and China.

Tourists reordering online

Letting visitors reorder their favourite products online after they return home.

Digital & New Models

New ways to sell

Digital gift cards

Regnum Vouchers already sells digital gift cards, and we plan to offer white-label gift cards for brands.

Loyalty programmes

Shared loyalty programmes with partner shops and resorts.

Subscription boxes

Subscription boxes of Maldivian products for customers overseas.

Flagship Project · Planned

Regnum Mall

Our planned flagship: a modern shopping mall in Greater Malé. This is a plan we're looking for partners to build with us.

Brand-store tenants

Local and international brand stores under one roof.

Food court

A food court with local and international food brands.

Entertainment

Cinema, family play areas and gaming.

Supermarket anchor

A large supermarket as the anchor tenant.

Duty-free & tourist zone

A zone designed for visitors and duty-free shopping.

Services floor

Banks, a clinic and pharmacy, salons and a spa.

Events & pop-ups

Event space and pop-up areas for launches and promotions.

Partners invited

Mall developers and operators, construction partners, anchor tenants and international retail brands.

What Regnum Provides

Your local partner on the ground

Local trading entity

A registered local company to import and sell through.

Imports & registration

Help obtaining import permits, clearing customs and registering products.

Market insight

Advice on pricing, local tastes and halal requirements.

Locations

Finding shop and warehouse locations.

Local sales staff

Hiring and training local sales teams.

Introductions

Introductions to resorts, retailers and government buyers.

Island delivery

Delivery across the islands through our logistics network.

Ongoing compliance

Ongoing compliance and local support.

What Partners Bring

Looking for brand partners

Products & brand

Quality products and an established brand.

Stock

Inventory to supply the local market.

Investment

Partners who can fund stores and stock.

Retail expertise

Experience running retail and distribution.

Brands & manufacturers: talk to us

If you're a brand, manufacturer, distributor or mall partner interested in the Maldives, or in carrying our brands overseas, let's talk.

Brands & manufacturers: talk to us