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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

No Christmas Cheer for Fashion Firms in Never-Ending Sales

Most retailers have responded by expanding their traditional summer and new year sales to year-round promotions, even in the crucial Christmas period when they have previously counted on shifting stock at full price.

Retail

No Christmas Cheer for Fashion Firms in Never-Ending Sales

Most retailers have responded by expanding their traditional summer and new year sales to year-round promotions, even in the crucial Christmas period when they have previously counted on shifting stock at full price.


News & Analysis

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?

This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?

News & Analysis

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?

This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?


Retail

Retail Apocalypse Crushes Italian Clothing Company OVS

Shares of the BC Partners-owned company have collapsed 85 percent this year, the biggest drop among large European retailers.

Retail

Retail Apocalypse Crushes Italian Clothing Company OVS

Shares of the BC Partners-owned company have collapsed 85 percent this year, the biggest drop among large European retailers.


News & Analysis

Inditex Profit Falls Short of Estimates

The Spanish group missed third-quarter profit estimates and shares slipped 4.5 percent in initial trading, but like-for-like sales at the end of November grew 3 percent after a good start to the season.

News & Analysis

Inditex Profit Falls Short of Estimates

The Spanish group missed third-quarter profit estimates and shares slipped 4.5 percent in initial trading, but like-for-like sales at the end of November grew 3 percent after a good start to the season.


News & Analysis

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.

Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.


Technology

Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability

At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.

Technology

Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability

At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.


Retail

Top Asia Clothier's New Idea: Leave a Harajuku Shop Empty-Handed

The GU Style Studio store, a collaboration with Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing, allows customers to try apparel and place orders online for later delivery.

Retail

Top Asia Clothier's New Idea: Leave a Harajuku Shop Empty-Handed

The GU Style Studio store, a collaboration with Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing, allows customers to try apparel and place orders online for later delivery.


News & Analysis

Bangladesh Factory Safety Group Seeks to Delay Closure, Flags Lingering Risks

A High Court in Bangladesh ordered the Accord on Fire and Building Safety to shut down by November 30, but the group says checks on over 500 factories are still incomplete.

News & Analysis

Bangladesh Factory Safety Group Seeks to Delay Closure, Flags Lingering Risks

A High Court in Bangladesh ordered the Accord on Fire and Building Safety to shut down by November 30, but the group says checks on over 500 factories are still incomplete.


News & Analysis

Elle International and MIT’s Training Programme for Fashion Leaders

The media brand and research institute have collaborated to train future and current leaders in how to tackle uncertainty and harness innovation.

News & Analysis

Elle International and MIT’s Training Programme for Fashion Leaders

The media brand and research institute have collaborated to train future and current leaders in how to tackle uncertainty and harness innovation.