About Apparel Group
Apparel Group is a Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle retail company founded in 1996 by Nilesh Ved. It has grown into one of the largest franchise retailers in the Middle East, operating stores for dozens of international brands.
The group's model is franchising. Global brands that want to sell in the Gulf and beyond appoint Apparel Group to open and run their stores, handling leasing, staffing, inventory, marketing and e-commerce in the region.
Its portfolio has included well-known names in fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty and food, such as Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Nine West and others.
The company operates a very large network of stores across the GCC, and it has expanded into other markets in Asia and beyond.
Apparel Group has built its own loyalty programme and online channels, connecting stores with digital shopping so customers can browse, buy and return across channels.
Franchise retailers play a central role in Gulf retail, since most international fashion brands enter the region through local partners rather than opening stores themselves.
Large retail groups like Apparel Group compete with others such as Landmark, Alshaya, Chalhoub and Al-Futtaim for brand partnerships and mall space.
Startups UAE lists Apparel Group among the UAE's leading retail groups.
The group's model is franchising. Global brands that want to sell in the Gulf and beyond appoint Apparel Group to open and run their stores, handling leasing, staffing, inventory, marketing and e-commerce in the region.
Its portfolio has included well-known names in fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty and food, such as Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Nine West and others.
The company operates a very large network of stores across the GCC, and it has expanded into other markets in Asia and beyond.
Apparel Group has built its own loyalty programme and online channels, connecting stores with digital shopping so customers can browse, buy and return across channels.
Franchise retailers play a central role in Gulf retail, since most international fashion brands enter the region through local partners rather than opening stores themselves.
Large retail groups like Apparel Group compete with others such as Landmark, Alshaya, Chalhoub and Al-Futtaim for brand partnerships and mall space.
Startups UAE lists Apparel Group among the UAE's leading retail groups.