A brief history of Arber Group

The company was founded in 1990 by Grigoriy Arber who had a long history with jeans and apparel industry. The company has grown from a family clothing atelier to an international group of companies that combines the best of the world’s tailoring traditions with international apparel design, manufacturing and fashion retail expertise.

Starting the business (1990 - 2001)

The first tailor shop and store was opened at early 1990. 1999 was the beginning of clothing manufacturing under «Gregory Arber» trademark when it was registered. «Arber» retail chain was launched at 2001.

Building the fundaments (2002-2003)

By this time started in-house manufacturing at the newly-built «Gregory Arber» factory. Soon it obtained ISO 9001:2000 certifications.

Growing the business and platform (2004 - 2006)

During this period Arber Group increases Arber retail chain up to 30 stores sets up of the «Gregory Arber Manufacturing Union» which today includes 5 factories. The company purchases the “Balta”, ”Donbass” and “Tulchin” factories and signs of the lease agreement with the “Vera” factory. Arber Woman and Sensus brand where introduced to the market.

Expanding market presence (2007 - 2010)

50th Arber’s store was opened and the company gets “Brand of the Year” Award. It launches franchise project and discount chain. Arber Group begins an expansion to the Russian and CIS markets increasing international sourcing and wholesale with focus on Eastern Europe. The company buys a controlling stake (61%) in the TUSO clothing department store chain.