Dubai, UAE – September 2025: Apparel Group, the global fashion and lifestyle conglomerate, proudly marks a momentous achievement at the prestigious Images RetailME Awards 2025, winning multiple honours that reaffirm its undisputed leadership in the retail industry and the enduring strength of its world-class portfolio of international brands.
The Group was distinguished with the highly coveted title of Most Admired Responsible Retailer, a recognition that reflects its unwavering commitment to sustainability, community empowerment, and purposeful business growth. This accolade stands as a powerful testament to Apparel Group’s vision of shaping the future of retail with innovation, responsibility, and impact.
In addition, several of the Group’s portfolio brands received top honours across key categories:
- Cold Stone Creamery – Most Admired Retail Innovation
- LC Waikiki – Most Admired Brand Campaign
- Crocs – Most Admired Brand Campaign
- ASICS – Most Admired Emerging Tech Adopter
- Rituals – Most Admired Retailer of the Year, Beauty and Wellness
- ACO – Most Admired Retailer of the Year, Footwear and Accessories
- Firehouse Subs – Most Admired Market Expansion
These awards highlight Apparel Group’s relentless drive to push boundaries, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and continue setting new benchmarks for retail excellence across fashion, footwear, beauty, food & beverage, and lifestyle.
Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group, commented: “We are deeply proud of this recognition, which reflects the collective strength of our brands, our people, and our vision. Each award is a celebration of our team’s dedication, creativity, and passion for delivering meaningful experiences to our customers. We will continue to grow responsibly, innovate boldly, and lead the way in shaping the retail landscape across the region and beyond.”
The Images RetailME Awards are among the most prestigious industry accolades in the Middle East, honouring excellence in leadership, innovation, and growth. Apparel Group’s sweeping success at this year’s ceremony demonstrates its position as a true global leader, empowering communities, driving innovation, and creating value across every touchpoint of retail.
About Apparel Group:
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with a growing network of 2,300+ stores and a diverse portfolio of 85+ international brands across 14 countries. The Group has established a strong presence in the GCC—Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman—and continues to expand across key markets including India, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Egypt. Offering an integrated omni-channel experience, Apparel Group represents global names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Skechers, ALDO, Charles & Keith, and Tim Hortons. Its sustained growth is driven by a multicultural workforce of 27,000+ and steered under the leadership of its founders, Sima Ganwani Ved and Nilesh Ved.
