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Zara

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

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Financial Markets

Fast Retailing Posts Record Annual Profit

The owner of Japan's clothing chain Uniqlo forecasts stronger results in the current year, helped by growth in Asia and a recovery at its US stores.

Financial Markets

Fast Retailing Posts Record Annual Profit

The owner of Japan's clothing chain Uniqlo forecasts stronger results in the current year, helped by growth in Asia and a recovery at its US stores.


Workplace & Talent

Women Need Work Clothes. These Brands Want to Give Them More Options.

Despite the ‘casualisation’ of office culture, savvy players like MM.LaFleur and Rent the Runway are betting on the market for smart women's workwear.

Workplace & Talent

Women Need Work Clothes. These Brands Want to Give Them More Options.

Despite the ‘casualisation’ of office culture, savvy players like MM.LaFleur and Rent the Runway are betting on the market for smart women's workwear.


Retail

French Connection Reviewing Options, Including Sale of Company

The British fashion retailer is reviewing strategic options, which could include a sale of the company, as it struggles to compete against rivals.

Retail

French Connection Reviewing Options, Including Sale of Company

The British fashion retailer is reviewing strategic options, which could include a sale of the company, as it struggles to compete against rivals.


Retail

H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.

Retail

H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.


News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.


Financial Markets

José Neves Nets $1.2 Billion in Farfetch IPO

The luxury online marketplace priced its shares above its targeted range on Friday in a New York flotation that values the company at over $5.8 billion.

Financial Markets

José Neves Nets $1.2 Billion in Farfetch IPO

The luxury online marketplace priced its shares above its targeted range on Friday in a New York flotation that values the company at over $5.8 billion.


Retail

H&M Beats Forecasts with Third-Quarter Sales Rebound

The retailer reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in the third quarter as its efforts to compete with online sellers and budget brands were bearing fruit.

Retail

H&M Beats Forecasts with Third-Quarter Sales Rebound

The retailer reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in the third quarter as its efforts to compete with online sellers and budget brands were bearing fruit.


Technology

Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know

At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.

Technology

Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know

At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.


Sustainability

Fashion to Die For

Kalpona Akter is worried for her life. Her support for the Bangladeshi garment workers who produce more than $30 billion worth of fashion for Western retailers every year puts her at odds with powerful factory owners and the country’s ‘industrial police.’

Sustainability

Fashion to Die For

Kalpona Akter is worried for her life. Her support for the Bangladeshi garment workers who produce more than $30 billion worth of fashion for Western retailers every year puts her at odds with powerful factory owners and the country’s ‘industrial police.’


News & Analysis

Inditex Says Revenue May Accelerate After Four-Year Lull

The Zara-owner's unusually explicit second-half forecast implies revenue growth may have turned a corner after weakening to the slowest pace in four years.

News & Analysis

Inditex Says Revenue May Accelerate After Four-Year Lull

The Zara-owner's unusually explicit second-half forecast implies revenue growth may have turned a corner after weakening to the slowest pace in four years.