Hudson Holdings Group, a prominent retailer, distributor, and service provider, primarily operates within the sport and fashion wear sectors. Established in 2006, the company's roots date back to 1987 when the first pair of Nike shoes was sold in Malta. Hudson Holdings' head office is situated in Burmarrad, Malta, with supporting offices in Italy, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, and Cyprus. The company's online presence can be found at www.hudson.com.mt, where a full list of the brands they represent is available.
Hudson Holdings currently manages over 30 stores in Malta, and another 30 stores spread across Africa and Southern Europe. In Malta, the group is the leading retailer and distributor of sports and fashion wear products, representing numerous brands such as Nike, Intersport, Ted Baker, Converse, Timberland, Crocs, New Look, River Island, Kiabi, Alcott, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani Exchange, and Mango. The company also hosts its own online store, hudsonstore.com, and its franchise chains—Urban Bratz and Urban Jungle. Additionally, the group maintains two multi-brand stores in the Arkadia Commercial Centre in Gozo and at the Campus Hub (University of Malta).
On an international scale, Hudson Holdings has a direct retail presence in European and African countries, as well as a distribution base spanning over 30 territories. Their homegrown sneaker store, Urban Jungle, has expanded across European and North African cities. In Africa, Hudson is present in Morocco, Algeria, and Nigeria through Nike stores and distribution, Urban Jungle stores, and Tommy Hilfiger mono-brand stores. They also serve as the distributors for Nike in 28 African countries. Moreover, Hudson undertakes the distribution of other brands, mainly in the sportswear sector, such as Converse for parts of Africa, with a current focus on North African countries. The company also has a presence in Cyprus through Kiabi.