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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

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.

News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.


Financial Markets

With $2 Billion IPO Under Belt, SMCP Plots China Growth

As SMCP goes public, BoF speaks to the company's co-founders and chief executive about the affordable luxury giant's trajectory and future ambitions.

Financial Markets

With $2 Billion IPO Under Belt, SMCP Plots China Growth

As SMCP goes public, BoF speaks to the company's co-founders and chief executive about the affordable luxury giant's trajectory and future ambitions.


Retail

Spain’s Political Crisis Stokes Uncertainty Over Retail Revival

The Catalan independence declaration and subsequent Spanish vote to seize control of the region threatens to put the country’s fashion momentum on pause.

Retail

Spain’s Political Crisis Stokes Uncertainty Over Retail Revival

The Catalan independence declaration and subsequent Spanish vote to seize control of the region threatens to put the country’s fashion momentum on pause.


Retail

How to Save the Mall

Developers of premium shopping centres are reducing their dependence on fashion retail and doubling down on food, wellness and other lifestyle offerings.

Retail

How to Save the Mall

Developers of premium shopping centres are reducing their dependence on fashion retail and doubling down on food, wellness and other lifestyle offerings.


Retail

H&M Profits Tumble After Summer Discounts Hurt Margins

Pretax profit fell 20 percent for the three months to August 31, as young shoppers purchasing online leaves vast quantities of unsold inventory in stores.

Retail

H&M Profits Tumble After Summer Discounts Hurt Margins

Pretax profit fell 20 percent for the three months to August 31, as young shoppers purchasing online leaves vast quantities of unsold inventory in stores.


Financial Markets

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion

As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?

Financial Markets

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion

As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?


News & Analysis

Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market

Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.

News & Analysis

Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market

Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.


Financial Markets

Zara Owner Inditex Sees Profit Growth of 9% in the First Half

While strong growth in online and in-store sales caused the Spanish fashion retailer's net profit rise to €1.37 billion, its gross margin as a percentage of sales slipped because of a stronger euro.

Financial Markets

Zara Owner Inditex Sees Profit Growth of 9% in the First Half

While strong growth in online and in-store sales caused the Spanish fashion retailer's net profit rise to €1.37 billion, its gross margin as a percentage of sales slipped because of a stronger euro.


Retail

French Connection's Profit Falls After Stores Close

Gross profit fell to £31.1 million for the six months to July 31, as the British retailer closes seven stores in 12 months.

Retail

French Connection's Profit Falls After Stores Close

Gross profit fell to £31.1 million for the six months to July 31, as the British retailer closes seven stores in 12 months.


Retail

The Trouble with Topshop

Can the one-time fashion favourite stage a comeback as sales fall and the likes of Asos, Boohoo and Zara continue to eat into its business?

Retail

The Trouble with Topshop

Can the one-time fashion favourite stage a comeback as sales fall and the likes of Asos, Boohoo and Zara continue to eat into its business?