Articles by Jaime Martinez
El Corte Inglés reports 8.4 billion euros in revenue and an 11.5 percent profit increase in first half
Madrid – Spanish department store group El Corte Inglés (ECI), which owns fashion chain Sfera among other businesses, has recorded a strong start to the year. This follows the results posted for the first half of its current 2026 financial year. During the six-month period from March 1 to August 31, 2026, the company, chaired by Cristina Á...
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Inditex and World Bank launch 400 million dollar fund to reduce environmental impact of textile industry
Madrid – The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has partnered with US investment fund manager Social Investment Managers & Advisors (SIMA) to launch the first blended finance fund to finance the transformation of the fashion industry's supply chain. They plan to endow this investment vehicle with capital of up to...
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Loewe partners with Tim Burton on capsule inspired by “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Madrid – Historic Spanish fashion house Loewe is shifting into festive mode, unveiling its seasonal capsule for the strategic 2026 Christmas campaign. For the upcoming holiday period, the brand has completely revamped its usual gifting selection. Working alongside acclaimed US film director, producer and screenwriter Tim Burton, Loewe has...
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Inditex adds new market for Zara Home with first store in Ireland
Madrid – Completing a series of store openings throughout the year, and highlighting a particularly successful period for the brand, Zara Home, the homeware and decor brand of the Inditex group, has finally launched in Ireland. The brand adds this new market to its operations 23 years after its founding, with the opening of its first store in...
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Inditex surpasses 60 euros per share for first time, reaching 189 billion euros in market capitalisation
Madrid – Neither Inditex shares nor the company itself had ever been worth more on the market until the trading session on Thursday, November 5, 2026. While the market awaits the future trajectory of the Spanish fashion multinational and its stock, the day has already become a historic milestone for the Zara owner. This follows its shares...
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Spain's Gods focuses on international growth across UK, France, Italy, Netherlands and US
Madrid – Barcelona-based streetwear brand Gods, which is gaining significant traction among younger consumers in Spain, is embarking on an international expansion. The company aims to transcend fleeting trends and domestic borders to establish itself as a solid global project. A decisive turning point will be the opening of its first...
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Inditex strengthens Massimo Dutti in China with new flagship store in Shanghai
Madrid – Inditex continues to advance the measured global growth and expansion strategy of its premium fashion chain, Massimo Dutti, with the opening of a new flagship store in Shanghai. This opening strengthens the brand's positioning in China within an iconic location considered the country's financial capital. Furthermore, the brand takes...
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Inditex appoints former Dior and Carven creative director Serge Ruffieux as design director for John Galliano at Zara
Madrid – Coinciding with the launch of the first collection designed by John Galliano for Zara, Inditex has hired Serge Ruffieux on a freelance basis. The renowned Italian-Swiss creative and designer stepped into the role of design director for Galliano's team at Inditex and Zara in October 2026. Ruffieux announced his appointment at the Spanish...
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Puig’s shares slide on Vision 2032 unveiling amid Parfums de Marly rumors
Madrid – Spanish fashion and beauty multinational Puig Group experienced a turbulent day this Wednesday, October 28, as it held its first “Capital Markets Day” as a listed company and presented its new roadmap to 2032. The strategic plan was met by the markets with a -2.66 percent drop in its share valuation. This occurred amid rumours of its...
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Puig unveils Vision 2032 strategy targeting 8 billion euros in net sales
Madrid – Following a postponement prompted by talks regarding a potential, and ultimately unsuccessful, merger with The Estée Lauder Companies, Puig finally held its first “Capital Markets Day” as a listed company on Wednesday, October 28. The historic, century-old Spanish group used this investor day to unveil its new strategic plan. The...
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