EXPANSION PLANS RETAIL GLOBAL
MIDDLE EAST & INDIA
By IFAB MEDIA - NEWS BUREAU - April 24, 2023 | 66 5 minutes read
Apparel Group has continued to increase its global presence by opening additional stores, including 9 new R&B stores, 8 new BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB stores, and additional Calvin Klein, Charles & Keith, CROCS, Skechers, Levi’s, ASICS, ALDO, Tommy Jeans, and Bath & Body Works. Wiith the successful completion of its first event in India, Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) now boasts a total of 136 stores across all regions.
Apparel Group, a leading global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, is delighted to announce the opening of 26 new stores across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and India, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.
In the UAE, this significant wave of store openings includes the much-awaited launch of Calvin Klein in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, offering the latest in fashion trends and iconic collections. Additionally, Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) celebrates its 20th store in the UAE with its second store opening in Dubai Hills Mall, further solidifying its presence in the region.
In KSA, R&B, an Apparel Group homegrown brand, continues its aggressive expansion plan in the KSA with the opening of 9 new stores in various locations, including Othaim Mall in Khafji, Manar Mall in Madina, Taif Park Mall, Lulu Kilo 7 in Jeddah, Othaim Mall in Al Bateen, Makan Mall in Howtat Bani Tamim, Tabuk Park in Tabuk, Najran Park Mall, Tuwaiq High Street. This brings the total count of R&B outlets in the KSA to 45 stores.
ASICS, a leading sports brand, opened its 2nd store in Riyadh Park, KSA, offering the latest in sports and fitness footwear and apparel to sports enthusiasts.
In addition to these developments, the KSA retail landscape continues to grow and diversify with the opening of new stores, such as a BHPC store in West Avenue Mall, another BHPC location, Levi’s store in Panorama Mall, a Crocs store, and a Skechers store, all situated in Taif Park Mall. These openings showcase the ongoing commitment to providing a wide range of shopping options for consumers in the region.
In Qatar, Tommy Jeans has opened a new store in a luxury shopping destination, Place Vendôme, providing customers the chance to explore and experience the brand's iconic collections.
In India, Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) also opened 3 new stores in Lulu Lucknow, Banjara Hills, and Viviana Thane. With the successful completion of its first event in India, BHPC now boasts a total of 136 stores across all regions. The group further expands its footprint with the opening of Bath and Body Works, ALDO, and Charles & Keith in the prestigious Palladium Mall, Ahmedabad.
Apparel Group's commitment to providing an unparalleled shopping experience is evident in its aggressive expansion strategy. With these 26 new stores, customers will witness and experience an even wider variety of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty products to cater to their diverse needs and preferences.
About Apparel Group LLC
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its 2025plus retail stores and 80+ brands on all platforms while employing over 20,000+ multicultural staff.
Apparel Group has carved its strong presence in the GCC and expanded thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Egypt. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary and Philippines.
Apparel Group has created an omni-channel experience, operating brands originating from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The brands include leading names in fashion, footwear, and lifestyles such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie’s Italian, Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, and Rituals.
Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Founder and Chairwoman, Sima Ganwani Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades.