Apparel Group Launches 50k+ sq ft Carrefour Flagship in Greater Noida
On 4 September 2026, Apparel Group, a leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, announced the opening of Carrefour's first flagship store in India. The 50,000‑plus square‑foot outlet is located in H&S Mall, Boulevard Walk, Greater Noida West and marks the beginning of Carrefour's retail journey in the country.
The Greater Noida store houses more than 15,000 SKUs, combining exclusive international products with a broad assortment of locally sourced fresh produce, grocery, bakery, household essentials and personal care items.
Apparel Group outlined an ambitious expansion plan, stating that additional Carrefour stores will be rolled out across North India over the coming years. The rollout will be supported by a nationwide retail platform built on strong local partnerships, modern supply‑chain capabilities and an integrated omnichannel ecosystem.
Mr. Nilesh Ved, Chairman of APPCORP Holding, Owner of Apparel Group and Founder of KORA Properties, said the partnership reflects a conviction in India’s extraordinary potential and a commitment to shaping the next chapter of the Indian retail landscape. Mr. Patrick Lasfargues, Executive Director – International Partnership, Carrefour, highlighted India’s dynamic consumer market, strong economic fundamentals and the long‑term ambition to develop a robust omnichannel retail business nationwide.
The press release also provided background on both partners. Apparel Group (India) Pvt. Ltd. operates more than 2,600 retail stores across 85 brands, employs over 28,000 multicultural staff and has a presence in the GCC, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Egypt and emerging markets such as Hungary and the Philippines. Its Indian portfolio includes brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, YSL, Charles & Keith, Crocs, Aldo, Bath & Body Works, Cotton On, Levis Kids, Tim Hortons, Nike Littles, Jordan Kids, and Carrefour among others.
Carrefour Group runs a multi‑format network of over 15,000 stores in more than 40 countries, posted sales of €91.5 billion in 2025 and employs more than 300,000 people globally, with a total workforce exceeding 500,000 under the Carrefour banners.
The release notes that the organised retail sector in India is projected to exceed US$2.36 trillion by 2030, underscoring the growth opportunity that the Carrefour‑Apparel Group partnership aims to capture. The flagship store is positioned as the first step toward building one of India’s most relevant, accessible and trusted retail destinations, delivering quality, value and convenience to consumers while creating opportunities for suppliers, communities and the broader economy.