Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Apparel Group, the multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in UAE, operates 700 stores in Saudi Arabia and aspires to increase this number to 2,000, according to Chairman and CEO Nilesh Ved.

Operating 700 stores in the UAE, the company has a robust presence in other GCC countries, including Oman and Qatar, and plans to expand its business across the region, Ved stated in an interview with Asharq Business.

The official noted that the expansion in the Kingdom and the broader region is backed by the increased trust of the younger population and the rise in opening new shopping malls.

Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its over 2,300 retail stores and more than 85 brands on all platforms. With over 24,000 multicultural staff, it has strategically expanded its reach to thriving markets in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Egypt.

The company offers a diverse portfolio of brands originating from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia, include leading names in fashion, footwear, and lifestyles such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, ALDO, Crocs, Nine West, Calvin Klein, Aéropostale, Jamie’s Italian, Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, and Rituals.