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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

Uniqlo Boss: ‘Without a Soul, a Company is Nothing’

Tadashi Yanai deciphers the key elements of the corporate 'soul' that enabled him to turn a single men's tailoring store into a global casualwear giant.

Retail

Uniqlo Boss: ‘Without a Soul, a Company is Nothing’

Tadashi Yanai deciphers the key elements of the corporate 'soul' that enabled him to turn a single men's tailoring store into a global casualwear giant.


Retail

Rebel Teens Are Killing America’s Clothing Giants

Back in 2011, Aéropostale was riding high and the company was profitable. Suddenly, it fell apart.

Retail

Rebel Teens Are Killing America’s Clothing Giants

Back in 2011, Aéropostale was riding high and the company was profitable. Suddenly, it fell apart.


News & Analysis

Zara Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Madrid Skyscraper

The purchase marks another step in the famously-reclusive billionaire' s strategy to build a property empire through Pontegadea Inmobiliaria, one of the biggest property companies in Spain, and his holding company Pontegadea Inversiones.

News & Analysis

Zara Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Madrid Skyscraper

The purchase marks another step in the famously-reclusive billionaire' s strategy to build a property empire through Pontegadea Inmobiliaria, one of the biggest property companies in Spain, and his holding company Pontegadea Inversiones.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Dov Charney’s Next Act

Dov Charney is back, with a new company and plenty to say about the state of the fashion industry. But can he shoot down the albatross of his past? Charney speaks exclusively to BoF about what went wrong at American Apparel, his attempts to wrestle back control of the company he built and what he plans to do next.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Dov Charney’s Next Act

Dov Charney is back, with a new company and plenty to say about the state of the fashion industry. But can he shoot down the albatross of his past? Charney speaks exclusively to BoF about what went wrong at American Apparel, his attempts to wrestle back control of the company he built and what he plans to do next.


Financial Markets

Bain Exit Leaves Edcon Struggling in South Africa Retail Slump

Bain Capital Partners LLC’s decision to walk away from Edcon Holdings Ltd. leaves South Africa’s largest clothing retailer to claw back market share.

Financial Markets

Bain Exit Leaves Edcon Struggling in South Africa Retail Slump

Bain Capital Partners LLC’s decision to walk away from Edcon Holdings Ltd. leaves South Africa’s largest clothing retailer to claw back market share.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Zara's Eco-Friendly Line, Marc Jacobs Dreadlocks, Sports Direct Investigation

This week, Zara launches its first environmentally-friendly fashion line, while Marc Jacobs responds to accusations of cultural appropriation.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Zara's Eco-Friendly Line, Marc Jacobs Dreadlocks, Sports Direct Investigation

This week, Zara launches its first environmentally-friendly fashion line, while Marc Jacobs responds to accusations of cultural appropriation.


Financial Markets

Uniqlo Opens Biggest Southeast Asia Store, Looks Abroad for Growth

Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing is busy opening stores in the US, London and across Asia to help reduce its dependency on a home market where Japanese household spending is falling.

Financial Markets

Uniqlo Opens Biggest Southeast Asia Store, Looks Abroad for Growth

Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing is busy opening stores in the US, London and across Asia to help reduce its dependency on a home market where Japanese household spending is falling.


Retail

Gap Shoppers Don't Want to 'Dress Normal'

Shoppers want to stand out, spelling trouble for the $16 billion clothing giant.

Retail

Gap Shoppers Don't Want to 'Dress Normal'

Shoppers want to stand out, spelling trouble for the $16 billion clothing giant.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


Retail

The Rise of Indie Fast Fashion

How low-priced, trend-driven fashion start-ups armed with e-commerce are carving out a niche in the market.

Retail

The Rise of Indie Fast Fashion

How low-priced, trend-driven fashion start-ups armed with e-commerce are carving out a niche in the market.