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Zara is an Inditex-owned retailer headquartered in Arteixo, Spain and is one of the largest international fashion companies globally.

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Retail

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

Retail

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Does Fenty Beauty Have a Future in Asia?

Rihanna’s two-year-old cosmetics label ignited an inclusive beauty movement and has generated massive sales. But as the brand prepares to enter China and South Korea for the first time, it will need to adapt its messaging and product mix to find the same success.

News & Analysis

Does Fenty Beauty Have a Future in Asia?

Rihanna’s two-year-old cosmetics label ignited an inclusive beauty movement and has generated massive sales. But as the brand prepares to enter China and South Korea for the first time, it will need to adapt its messaging and product mix to find the same success.


News & Analysis

Zara Founder's Real Estate Assets Increase

Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of retailer Inditex, had commercial property assets worth nearly $11 billion at the end of 2018.

News & Analysis

Zara Founder's Real Estate Assets Increase

Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of retailer Inditex, had commercial property assets worth nearly $11 billion at the end of 2018.


News & Analysis

Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?

This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?

This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?

Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Inditex Confirms New CEO, M&S Names Fashion Lead

This week, Zara veteran Carlos Crespo is appointed CEO, while M&S taps Topshop fashion director.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Inditex Confirms New CEO, M&S Names Fashion Lead

This week, Zara veteran Carlos Crespo is appointed CEO, while M&S taps Topshop fashion director.


China

Beach-Phobic No More: Bikini Envy Hits China

As China dares to go bare, can international retailers such as Zara and H&M compete with domestic manufacturers and reap the rewards?

China

Beach-Phobic No More: Bikini Envy Hits China

As China dares to go bare, can international retailers such as Zara and H&M compete with domestic manufacturers and reap the rewards?


Sustainability

A Rare Look Inside Zara

The opaque fast-fashion giant allows BoF inside the business as it sets new sustainability targets and adjusts to a leadership change at parent company Inditex.

Sustainability

A Rare Look Inside Zara

The opaque fast-fashion giant allows BoF inside the business as it sets new sustainability targets and adjusts to a leadership change at parent company Inditex.


Retail

Op-Ed | Zara's Hot Polka Dot Dress Beats Big Data

With other retailers finally catching up to Inditex's super fast supply chain, the world's biggest fashion retailer will have to rely on its ability to spot trends and make blockbuster items to maintain its competitive edge.

Retail

Op-Ed | Zara's Hot Polka Dot Dress Beats Big Data

With other retailers finally catching up to Inditex's super fast supply chain, the world's biggest fashion retailer will have to rely on its ability to spot trends and make blockbuster items to maintain its competitive edge.


China

Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business

Why many global fashion brands miss the mark — and therefore miss reaching their full potential in the Chinese market.

China

Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business

Why many global fashion brands miss the mark — and therefore miss reaching their full potential in the Chinese market.