Global Brands Magazine

London – October 14, 2026 -- Islamic Bank of Guinea (Banque Islamique de Guinée, BIG) has won two honours at the Global Brand Awards 2026, organised by Global Brands Magazine (GBM): Best CSR Islamic Bank – Guinea and Excellence in Islamic Financial Solutions – Guinea.

GBM cites Sharia-compliant offering and community focus

GBM said BIG was recognised for delivering Sharia-compliant financial solutions while generating impact beyond banking. The bank's focus areas are financial inclusion, responsible governance and community development. GBM says the programme rewards sustained excellence, innovation and measurable impact.

GBM CEO Jay Reddy described the bank's approach to Islamic finance as disciplined. He said it combines responsible financial solutions with a clear commitment to social and economic development, and that the awards reflect BIG's consistency in serving the Guinean market.

London – October 08, 2026 -- IPEKYOL Group has been named "Best Fashion Retail Brand – Türkiye" at the Global Brand Awards 2026, an honor presented by Global Brands Magazine recognizing the Istanbul-based fashion group's retail network of more than 300 stores across Türkiye and international markets.

Award recognizes IPEKYOL's three-brand retail and manufacturing model

The recognition covers IPEKYOL Group's operations across its IPEKYOL, TWIST and MACHKA brands in the women's ready-to-wear segment. The Group, founded in 1986, runs Türkiye's first integrated ready-to-wear manufacturing facility in Edirne alongside its expanding digital sales channels.

London – September 24, 2026 -- Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has won the 'Excellence in Agricultural Financing Solutions – Tanzania' title at the Global Brand Awards 2026, organised by Global Brands Magazine.

TADB recognised for expanding farmer and agribusiness access to finance

The award cites TADB's contribution to agricultural financing in Tanzania, including expanding access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses while supporting sustainable agricultural value chains. The Bank's focus areas include smallholder farmer financing, agribusiness development, climate-smart agriculture and financial inclusion.

London – September 13, 2026 -- Pick n Pay Clothing has won the 'Excellence in Customer Loyalty – South Africa' title at the Global Brand Awards 2026, an accolade organised by UK-based Global Brands Magazine.

Retailer's 421-store network drives recognition for affordable fashion strategy

The award recognises Pick n Pay Clothing's transformation from a supermarket clothing category into one of South Africa's leading apparel retailers, now operating more than 421 stores across multiple retail formats. The brand has expanded its digital footprint through online channels and the Pick n Pay asap! platform, positioning itself under the tagline 'Great value. Good living.'