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Oddbins

British alcohol retail chain

Oddbins was an off-licence retail chain in the United Kingdom, established in 1963 by Ahmed Pochee. The chain operated 46 branches with 30 in London, nine in Scotland and across the rest of the UK, under the leadership of managing director Ayo Akintola.2 It ceased to exist in 2023.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Oddbins was an off-licence retail chain in the United Kingdom, established in 1963 by Ahmed Pochee. The chain operated 46 branches with 30 in London, nine in Scotland and across the rest of the UK, under the leadership of managing director Ayo Akintola.2

The story

Founded by Ahmed Pochee in 1963.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • alcoholic beverage

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Nov 2023Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1963Founded Founded1

Sources

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