Singapore: Apex Footwear Limited has achieved a remarkable milestone on the international stage by securing three prestigious awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Bangladesh’s leading retail brands.
The company earned the titles of Footwear Retailer of the Year – Bangladesh, AI Initiative of the Year, and Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Bangladesh at the award ceremony held in Singapore.
The recognition highlights Apex’s continued efforts to enhance customer experience, embrace technological innovation, and promote sustainable business practices across its nationwide operations.
According to the company, the Footwear Retailer of the Year award acknowledges the strength and performance of Apex’s extensive retail network, which currently spans more than 500 stores across Bangladesh. The achievement reflects the company’s focus on delivering quality products, expanding market reach, and maintaining a customer-centric retail strategy.
Apex also received the AI Initiative of the Year award for its innovative “Apex AI Stylist”, a technology-driven solution designed to improve customer engagement and provide personalized shopping experiences. The initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize retail operations and enhance consumer satisfaction.
In addition, the company was honored with the Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Bangladesh award in recognition of its environmental efforts, including impactful carbon dioxide (CO₂) reduction programs aimed at minimizing its operational footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
Representing Apex Footwear at the awards ceremony, Chief Executive Officer Firoze Mohammad, Head of Marketing Md. Raihan Kabir, and Head of Retail Arbabur Rahman received the trophies on behalf of the organization.
The triple recognition underscores Apex Footwear’s growing reputation as an industry leader in retail innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability, while further strengthening Bangladesh’s presence in the regional retail landscape.
The Retail Asia Awards recognize outstanding retailers and retail initiatives across Asia, celebrating excellence in innovation, customer experience, technology adoption, and sustainable business practices.
