Apparel Group has brought Carrefour to India with the opening of the global retailer’s first flagship store in Greater Noida West, marking its entry into the country’s food and hypermarket retail segment.
Spread across more than 50,000 sq. ft., the store offers over 15,000 SKUs, combining international products with locally sourced fresh produce, groceries, bakery items, household essentials and personal care products.
North India expansion planned
The Greater Noida store marks a significant step in Apparel Group’s India expansion and its plans to build a nationwide Carrefour retail platform.
Apparel Group plans to expand Carrefour across North India over the coming years, supported by local partnerships, modern supply chain capabilities and an integrated omnichannel ecosystem.
Management comment
“Carrefour’s entry into India represents more than the arrival of an iconic retailer. Together with Carrefour, we are combining international retail expertise with deep local market understanding to build a platform designed for scale, relevance and enduring value,” APPCORP Holding, Chairman, Apparel Group Owner and KORA Properties Founder, Nilesh Ved, said.
“Our partnership with Apparel Group brings Carrefour’s global expertise with deep local market knowledge, creating a strong platform for sustainable growth,” Carrefour, Executive Director – International Partnership, Patrick Lasfargues, said.
Focus on local supply chain
Carrefour will work with a growing network of local suppliers and partners under Apparel Group’s operational leadership, strengthening linkages across India’s retail, supply chain and agricultural ecosystem.
“This flagship store is the first step in our long-term ambition to build a nationwide network and a robust omnichannel retail business that delivers quality, value and convenience to customers across India,” Lasfargues said.
Omnichannel platform to support growth
Alongside its physical store network, Apparel Group will develop an integrated omnichannel ecosystem supported by logistics infrastructure, technology and strategic local partnerships.
Carrefour 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.