Articles by Jaime Martinez
Three Spanish entrepreneurs create a platform for generating 'made-to-measure' patterns with AI
Madrid – Under the name "MPattern", Spanish entrepreneurs Iván Royo, José Luis Gonzálvez and Antonio Calero have just launched an innovative solution. They aim to reshape common practices within the fashion industry, once again thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Their platform automates the process of pattern drafting and fitting. The...
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Gran Canaria Swim Week partners with the British Fashion Council to boost its position as Europe's leading swimwear showcase
Madrid – Preparations are complete for the new edition of Gran Canaria Swim Week (GCSW). The specialised swimwear showcase returns with a host of changes and new features to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The event will now take place in June for the first time. This inaugural 'summer' 2026 edition will be held from Wednesday, June 24 to...
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Paolo Roversi exhibit, promoted by Marta Ortega's foundation (Inditex), opens in Spain
Madrid – Furthering its goal of becoming an increasingly valuable part of Galicia's cultural scene and a global player in fashion, 'Doubts' opened to the public in A Coruña this Saturday, June 20. Under this title, the Marta Ortega Pérez Foundation (MOP Foundation) has organised a stunning retrospective on the work of celebrated Italian...
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El Corte Inglés reshuffles management, appoints new CEO
Madrid – El Corte Inglés (ECI) has undergone another restructuring of its executive leadership, the first under the presidency of Cristina Álvarez. The department store group, and parent company of the Sfera retail chain, has just announced the appointment of Javier Catena as its new chief executive officer. The company also confirmed the...
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Shein contextualises its Paris 'closure': It was 'a limited-time initiative'
Madrid – Following the latest controversial reports regarding the physical space launched by Shein in Paris at the end of 2025, the popular online retail platform has sought to offer its own version of events. It aims to clarify how and in what context it will close its doors at the BHV department store in the Marais district of Paris. The new...
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Ecoalf achieves first annual profit as 2025 revenue reaches 64.8 million euros
Spanish fashion and lifestyle brand Ecoalf, a pioneer in promoting circularity and the use of more sustainable materials and processes within the fashion industry, has reported its results for its latest fiscal year. The company, founded by Javier Goyeneche, completed the 2025 financial year with a positive net profit for the first time....
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Tendam accelerates its strategic plan: more stores, more brands, and a larger international footprint
Madrid – Alongside the presentation of its 2025 financial results, for the fiscal year running from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, Tendam's chairman and chief executive officer, Jaume Miquel, has outlined the key points of the company's new Strategic Plan. He also detailed the terms and objectives for its execution. The company is...
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Pronovias appoints new chief financial officer, following its acquisition by Cap Capital
Madrid – Following the acquisition of Pronovias by British investment group Cap Capital via a pre-pack administration deal, the bridal fashion company has just announced the appointment of economist Luis Müller Heiberg as its new chief financial officer. Müller is leaving his roles as a lecturer, independent auditor and consultant, which he has...
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Tendam profits soar by 26 percent, announces 100 openings for 2026
Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Tendam, the parent company of chains such as Cortefiel, Women'secret and Springfield, reported its results for its latest 2025 fiscal year this Tuesday morning. The period ended on February 28, with the group achieving further growth in revenue and profits. These results will serve as a foundation to...
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El Corte Inglés boosts profits by +22.6 percent to 628 million euros in 2025
Madrid – Spanish department store group El Corte Inglés reported the results for its last fiscal year 2025 on Monday morning. For the period ending February 28, 2026, the company increased its revenues and profits while continuing to reduce its debt. According to information provided by the Spanish company's management, El Corte Inglés (ECI)...
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