The new store expands Carrefour’s presence in a market where rising consumer aspirations, rapid urbanisation and demand for organised retail experiences are shaping the sector. Through the partnership, Apparel Group aims to combine Carrefour’s international retail expertise and extensive product range with its understanding of Indian consumers, operational capabilities and local market knowledge.
Spread across 2,000 square meters, the Ghaziabad store offers a range of products tailored to local shopping preferences. Customers can purchase fresh produce, daily bakery items, groceries, household essentials, personal care products and other everyday necessities. The assortment includes international brands alongside locally sourced products, catering to the varied requirements of Indian households.
The opening also advances Apparel Group’s long-term ambition to develop a scalable retail platform across India. Building on its Greater Noida launch, the Group plans to expand Carrefour’s presence progressively into key markets nationwide, supported by domestic sourcing networks, modern logistics infrastructure and localised supply chain capabilities.
Nilesh Ved, Chairman of APPCORP Holding, owner of Apparel Group and Founder of KORA Properties, said Carrefour’s second Indian store marked another step towards establishing a strong and enduring presence in one of the world’s most promising consumer markets.
“The momentum following our Greater Noida launch reinforces our confidence in the opportunities ahead, as Indian consumers increasingly seek greater choice, international quality and exceptional value,” Ved said. He added that the partnership combines global retail expertise with an understanding of the local market to build a platform designed for long-term expansion.
Ved said the Ghaziabad opening strengthens the company’s presence across the NCR and advances its vision of establishing Carrefour as a trusted retail destination for households across India.
Patrick Lasfargues, Executive Director – International Partnership at Carrefour, said the opening of the second store marked an important stage in the retailer’s development in India. Following the launch of its first flagship outlet in Greater Noida, the expansion into Ghaziabad would allow Carrefour to serve a broader consumer base across the NCR. He said the company looked forward to continuing its expansion journey in India.
The partnership will also focus on strengthening relationships with domestic suppliers, expanding local sourcing capabilities and developing an integrated omnichannel retail ecosystem. With support from technology, modern logistics infrastructure and strategic partnerships, Apparel Group and Carrefour aim to connect physical retail with changing consumer expectations while creating long-term value across India’s retail and supply chain sectors.
With its second store now operating in Ghaziabad, Carrefour is continuing to build its presence in India through a strategy that combines international retail expertise, locally relevant product offerings and everyday value. The planned expansion into additional markets will form the next phase of the partnership’s nationwide growth ambitions.
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate headquartered at the crossroads of the modern economy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company operates more than 2,600 retail stores and over 85 brands across platforms, employing more than 28,000 multicultural staff.
The Group has an established presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and operates in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Egypt. It also has strategies in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary and the Philippines.
Apparel Group India operates an omnichannel retail business featuring brands originating from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. Its portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, Victoria’s Secret PINK, YSL, Charles & Keith, Crocs, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Bath & Body Works, Cotton On, Levis Kids, Tim Hortons, Inglot, Call It Spring, Nike Littles, Jordan Kids, Anne Klein, Herschel Supply Co., R&B, Carrefour and Daiso Japan.
The company also has a multi-brand partnership with Marquee Brands for the licensing of BCBG, Ben Sherman, Bruno Magli, Sur la table and Martha Stewart brands across the GCC and India. In India, Apparel Group operates more than 300 stores across over 20 brands, serving customers in 50 cities.
The Group attributes its growth to the vision and guidance of its Founder and Chairwoman, Sima Ganwani Ved, who has led the company since its inception more than two decades ago.
Further information is available at Apparel Group India’s website, https://apparelgroup.in/, and its LinkedIn page, https://www.linkedin.com/company/apparelgroupindia/. Customers can also download the Club Apparel app through https://onelink.to/tt8my8.
Carrefour Group operates a multi-format network of more than 15,000 stores across over 40 countries and is one of the world’s leading food retailers. Carrefour International Partnership manages the Group’s franchised partners worldwide, operating in more than 30 countries with over 4,000 stores.
Carrefour reported sales of EUR 91.5 billion in 2025. Its integrated store network employs more than 300,000 people, supporting the Group’s stated ambition to lead the food transition by offering quality food every day at accessible locations and reasonable prices. More than 500,000 people work under Carrefour banners worldwide.
Additional information is available at https://www.carrefour.com/, on X at https://x.com/news_carrefour?lang=en and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/carrefour/.
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