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Apparel Group announced as Platinum Partner for The Retail Summit 2024 for Second Consecutive Year - Dubai Global News
Empowerment. With a profound commitment to fostering inclusive environments and advancing gender
equality, Sima Ganwani Ved has been a driving force for posi ve change within the retail industry.

Expressing her excitement, she stated, “As we navigate the evolving landscape of the retail industry, I am
eager to share insights at The Retail Summit. Embracing diversity, nurturing inclusivity, and empowering
women are not just ideals but indispensable strategies for fostering a thriving and progressive business
environment.” Her leadership and dedica on make her a valuable contributor to the conversa on,
highligh ng the importance of these principles in the dynamic world of retail.

Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group, will again share the stage with an elite group of speakers.
Elabora ng on the company’s par cipa on, Mr. Teckchandani remarked, “Suppor ng The Retail Summit
2024 as the Pla num Partner is a testament to Apparel Group’s vision of embracing the future while
celebra ng the successes of the past. In the ever-evolving retail landscape, it is essen al to connect, learn,
and innovate. We are elated to, once again, be a part of this global congrega on of retail intellects, sharing
our journey and gleaning insights for the road ahead.”

‘The Retail Summit is more than an event; it’s a convergence of industry minds commi ed to steering the
future of retail. The Summit serves as a vital pla orm for collabora ve discussions, where this year we will
tackle key issues from AI to Supply Chains and Sustainability & Ethics. We are thrilled to be partnering with
Apparel Group again for The Retail Summit 2024, together we will share invaluable insights, shaping the
collec ve path forward for the retail industry.’ Gary Thatcher, CEO and Co-Founder of The Retail Summit

In March 2023, the Summit brought together 800+ industry peers and 72+ C-level speakers represen ng 64
na onali es. What sets the 2024 edi on apart is its revamped agenda that brings more interac vity to the
table. Be it through engaging sessions, network-enriching rendezvous, or the much-whispered-about Beach
Party entertainment, The Retail Summit 2024 promises an unparalleled experience.

Reflec ng on the journey since 2018, The Retail Summit remains commi ed to its mission – to be the
mel ng pot of global retail brilliance, and with its 2024 chapter, it assures an event that’s not only thought-
invoking but also packed with moments of wonder and delight.

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 2100+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all pla orms while employing over 20,000+ mul cultural
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, and Egypt. Addi onally, clear strategies are in place
to enter emerging markets such as Hungary and Philippines.

Apparel Group has created an omni-channel experience, opera ng brands origina ng 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, Mrs. Sima Ganwani Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its
incep on in the last two decades

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