Fashion brand Rare and Basics (R&B), owned by the Apparel Group, has recently unveiled its latest retail venture in Bengaluru, as shared by Apparel Group India on social media. Positioned in Hennur, this independent store proudly stands as the 15th addition to R&B’s expanding network of retail outlets across India.
“We are happy to announce the opening of Apparel Group brand R&B’s newest store in Hennur, Bengaluru. This is the brand’s 5th store in Bengaluru and the 15th store in India,” Apparel Group India wrote on LinkedIn while posting pictures of the new store.
In October 2012, the Apparel Group launched R&B and opened its first retail store at Muscat Grand Mall in Oman. As stated in a previous press release, the company currently operates over 70 stores across seven countries, including India, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
In India, R&B currently has a presence in Kozhikode (Kerala), Kochi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mangalore, and Mysore.
UAE-based Apparel Group oversees a robust network of more than 2025 retail stores, showcasing a diverse portfolio of over 80 brands across multiple platforms. Among the prominent brands featured are Aldo, Bath & Body Works, Tim Hortons, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, it Spring, Charles & Keith, Inglot, La Senza, Beverly Hills Polo Club, and Victoria’s Secret.