{"id":19169,"date":"2023-03-20T06:29:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T06:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apparelglobal.com\/en\/?p=19169"},"modified":"2024-05-08T12:12:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:12:33","slug":"apparel-group-cements-its-position-as-a-global-retail-leader-as-the-platinum-sponsor-at-the-retail-summit-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apparelgroup.com\/en\/news\/apparel-group-cements-its-position-as-a-global-retail-leader-as-the-platinum-sponsor-at-the-retail-summit-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Apparel Group cements its position as a global retail leader as the Platinum Sponsor at The Retail Summit 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19169\" class=\"elementor elementor-19169\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c3d2318 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c3d2318\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02e695c\" data-id=\"02e695c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b9713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52b9713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19170 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apparelgroup.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Retail-Summit.jpg\" alt=\"The Retail Summit\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Dubai, UAE \u2013 Apparel Group, the leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, took center stage as the Platinum <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Sponsor <\/span><span class=\"s6\">at<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">The Retail Summit 2023<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> held <\/span><span class=\"s7\">under the patronage of<\/span><span class=\"s7\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s8\">His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai<\/span><span class=\"s9\">.<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">The <\/span><span class=\"s6\">coveted<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> annual <\/span><span class=\"s6\">summit<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">is renowned for bringing together global retail giants to discuss the <\/span><span class=\"s6\">trends and future<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> of the retail industry, and this year&#8217;s <\/span><span class=\"s6\">edition <\/span><span class=\"s6\">was no exception. Over the course of two days, the <\/span><span class=\"s6\">s<\/span><span class=\"s6\">ummit <\/span><span class=\"s6\">hosted<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">the retail <\/span><span class=\"s6\">industry\u2019s shapers <\/span><span class=\"s6\">and held <\/span><span class=\"s6\">panel discussions with <\/span><span class=\"s6\">C-level executives <\/span><span class=\"s6\">and <\/span><span class=\"s6\">speaker<\/span><span class=\"s6\">s<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">from across the world<\/span><span class=\"s6\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">The highly-anticipated <\/span><span class=\"s6\">s<\/span><span class=\"s6\">ummit was hosted at <\/span><span class=\"s6\">the <\/span><span class=\"s6\">iconic<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, Atlantis, The Palm<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, on the 14th and 15th of March. The event brought together <\/span><span class=\"s6\">local and global <\/span><span class=\"s6\">renowned retailers<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, who delved into a two-<\/span><span class=\"s6\">day<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">extensive <\/span><span class=\"s6\">agenda <\/span><span class=\"s6\">discussing <\/span><span class=\"s6\">the <\/span><span class=\"s6\">drivers <\/span><span class=\"s6\">of the <\/span><span class=\"s6\">future of <\/span><span class=\"s6\">retail.<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">event<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> and <\/span><span class=\"s6\">r<\/span><span class=\"s6\">the creativity, vision <\/span><span class=\"s6\">and leadership <\/span><span class=\"s6\">of <\/span><span class=\"s6\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Notable speakers at the event included Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group,<\/span><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a> <span class=\"s6\">among <\/span><span class=\"s6\">distinguished <\/span><span class=\"s6\">panelists<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">alongside fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger. The <\/span><span class=\"s6\">panel<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, titled &#8220;The Attention Economy: Capturing the Imagination of Today\u2019s Consumer,&#8221; explored key strategies and insights for engaging modern customers. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Other distinguished retail visionaries who spoke at the event featured Michael Ward, CEO of Harrods, Kristina <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Blahnik<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, CEO of Manolo <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Blahnik<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, Jo Malone, Founder of Jo Loves, Tom <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Athron<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, CEO of Fortnum &amp; Mason, and Seth Ellison, EVP &amp; Chief Commercial Officer of Levi Strauss &amp; Co. <\/span><span class=\"s6\">The <\/span><span class=\"s6\">discussions <\/span><span class=\"s6\">further emphasized the importance of adapting to the ever-changing retail landscape.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group said, &#8220;As a company that continually strives to set the pace and direction for the retail industry, Apparel Group is proud to be the Platinum <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Sponsor <\/span><span class=\"s6\">at The Retail Summit 2023. Our <\/span><span class=\"s6\">sponsorship of<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">this event aligns with our corporate strategy to stay ahead of the curve, and collaborate with like-minded visionaries. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to engage with top-level executives and share our innovative <\/span><span class=\"s6\">and sustainable practices<\/span><span class=\"s6\">. <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Our commitment to pushing boundaries and driving growth remains unwavering, and we look forward to shaping the future of retail with our fellow industry leaders.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><strong><span class=\"s12\">About Apparel Group<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy \u2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its 2025+ retail stores and 80+ brands on all platforms while employing over 18,500+ multicultural staff.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Apparel Group has carved its strong presence in the GCC and expanded thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Egypt. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary and Philippines.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Apparel Group has created an omni-channel experience, operating brands originating from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The brands include leading names in fashion, footwear, and lifestyles such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles &amp; Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie\u2019s Italian, Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, and Rituals. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">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 inception in the last two decades.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apparelgroup.com\/en\/\"><span class=\"s13\">www.apparelgroupglobal.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p class=\"s15\"><strong><span class=\"s14\">About <\/span><span class=\"s14\">The<\/span><span class=\"s14\"> Retail Summit<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"s15\"><span class=\"s16\">Founded in 2018 by Gary Thatcher and Marc Howard, The Retail Summit is a global, content-led event for C-level executives from across the retail industry to come together to learn, connect and debate. The event is the annual global platform where industry icons share expert knowledge and insights through a cutting-edge agenda. In a world of seismic change and innovation, there has never been a more critical time to meet face-to-face to debate and share future disruptions, advancements and innovations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai, UAE \u2013 Apparel Group, the leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, took center stage as the Platinum Sponsor at The Retail Summit 2023 held under the patronage of&nbsp;His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. 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