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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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News & Analysis

Turning the Focus Back on South Africa

Executives need to keep a close eye on the South African fashion market as it could be poised for a rebound after years in the doldrums. Newly installed president Cyril Ramaphosa has a tall order but industry leaders are emboldened.

News & Analysis

Turning the Focus Back on South Africa

Executives need to keep a close eye on the South African fashion market as it could be poised for a rebound after years in the doldrums. Newly installed president Cyril Ramaphosa has a tall order but industry leaders are emboldened.


Retail

French Connection Shares Rise as It Sells Stake in Toast

The UK-based group is selling its 75 percent stake in Toast to Dutch firm Bestseller for $32.9 million.

Retail

French Connection Shares Rise as It Sells Stake in Toast

The UK-based group is selling its 75 percent stake in Toast to Dutch firm Bestseller for $32.9 million.


Financial Markets

What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion

As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.

Financial Markets

What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion

As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.


Retail

Korea’s Lightning Fast Fashion

Seoul’s awe-inspiring Dongdaemun garment district makes it hard for the likes of H&M to compete in one of Asia’s most influential fashion markets. BoF investigates the hyper-local, hyper-connected competition.

Retail

Korea’s Lightning Fast Fashion

Seoul’s awe-inspiring Dongdaemun garment district makes it hard for the likes of H&M to compete in one of Asia’s most influential fashion markets. BoF investigates the hyper-local, hyper-connected competition.


China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.

China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.


News & Analysis

The Need for Speed: How US Retailers Can Keep Up

Big American retail chains are struggling to match the fast-fashion prowess of Zara and H&M but the evolution of Kohl's shows traditional chains can adapt.

News & Analysis

The Need for Speed: How US Retailers Can Keep Up

Big American retail chains are struggling to match the fast-fashion prowess of Zara and H&M but the evolution of Kohl's shows traditional chains can adapt.


Sustainability

Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia

Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.

Sustainability

Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia

Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App

This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App

This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.


Financial Markets

H&M Sales Miss Expectations Again

The Swedish retailer reported lower fiscal first-quarter sales, after warning last month that markdowns prompted by high inventories would hit earnings.

Financial Markets

H&M Sales Miss Expectations Again

The Swedish retailer reported lower fiscal first-quarter sales, after warning last month that markdowns prompted by high inventories would hit earnings.


Financial Markets

Inditex Reports Slowdown in Sales, Weaker Profitability

The Zara owner reported its weakest profitability in a decade, showing that it isn’t immune to the troubles ailing Swedish rival H&M.

Financial Markets

Inditex Reports Slowdown in Sales, Weaker Profitability

The Zara owner reported its weakest profitability in a decade, showing that it isn’t immune to the troubles ailing Swedish rival H&M.