Apparel Group has announced the entry of Carrefour into India with the opening of its first flagship store at H&S Mall, Boulevard Walk, Greater Noida West, marking a significant step in the retailer’s India growth strategy.
Spanning more than 50,000 sq. ft., the flagship brings Carrefour’s international retail experience to the Indian market through a locally adapted proposition focused on quality, value and convenience. The store offers more than 15,000 SKUs, combining exclusive international products with locally sourced offerings across fresh produce, grocery, bakery, household essentials and personal care.
The launch also marks Apparel Group’s expansion into food and hypermarket retail, combining Carrefour’s international capabilities with Apparel Group’s understanding of the Indian consumer and retail environment.
The Greater Noida store is positioned as the first step in a broader expansion strategy. Apparel Group plans to grow Carrefour’s presence across North India over the coming years, supported by local partnerships, modern supply chain capabilities and an integrated omnichannel ecosystem.
Under Apparel Group’s operational leadership, Carrefour will also work with a growing network of local suppliers and partners, strengthening connections across India’s retail, agricultural and supply chain ecosystem.
Mr. Nilesh Ved, Chairman of APPCORP Holding, Owner of Apparel Group and Founder of KORA Properties, said: “Carrefour’s entry into India represents more than the arrival of an iconic retailer. It reflects our conviction in India’s extraordinary potential and our ambition to help shape the next chapter of its retail landscape. 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. This flagship is the beginning of a much larger journey, one that will take Carrefour to more cities, serve more communities and create new opportunities across India’s evolving consumer ecosystem.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Patrick Lasfargues, Executive Director – International Partnership, Carrefour, said: “Today’s launch marks a significant milestone for Carrefour as we officially begin our retail journey in India. We see India as one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals, a rapidly evolving retail landscape and immense long-term potential. Our partnership with Apparel Group brings Carrefour’s global expertise with deep local market knowledge, creating a strong platform for sustainable growth. 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.”
India’s modern retail sector continues to benefit from rising consumer aspirations, urbanisation and the growth of organised retail. Against this backdrop, Apparel Group and Carrefour aim to establish a retail model that combines international expertise with local market knowledge.
Alongside its physical store network, Apparel Group plans to develop an integrated omnichannel ecosystem supported by modern logistics infrastructure, technology and strategic local partnerships. The objective is to create a retail platform that can evolve with changing consumer expectations across India.
The Greater Noida flagship therefore represents the beginning of a long-term expansion strategy aimed at establishing Carrefour as a relevant and accessible retail destination for Indian consumers while creating opportunities across the supplier, retail and wider economic ecosystem.
