The UK store brand may be dead but the overseas banner is thriving. The Qatari owners of the international BHS brand are seeking major expansion, close to securing deals with three franchise partners covering Africa, Europe and the Middle East, as it looks to enter 10 new countries. BHS International, which claims a profitable global operation alongside its fledgling UK online business, was bought by the Al Mana Group from administrators in June. The group is also looking to source partners in other countries as part of wider plans to increase the number of stores abroad, including a new department store in Qatar.