Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros, a towering figure in Spanish industry who led major corporations like Mercedes and Inditex and chaired the Circle of Entrepreneurs, has passed away at the age of 82.
Portugal has paid Amancio Ortega's family office 325 million euros for a 14% stake in its electrical operator, Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN), where the Inditex owner's family office has held 91.7 million shares since 2021.
The Inditex campus in Sant Adrià has significantly driven up office space rentals in Catalonia, with volumes nearing 200,000 square meters by June, a 29% increase.
Spanish companies like Inditex, Santander, Iberdrola, and ACS have made significant investments totaling nearly 20 billion euros this year, expanding their global presence.
A report from Zara's headquarters in Arteixo details the meticulous planning and rapid production cycle, showing how a garment goes from design to store in two weeks.
Marta Ortega, heiress of Zara and a style icon, has drawn inspiration from her beloved dog for the new Zara Home collection, further influencing the Inditex Group's brands.
The Inditex board is set to approve the appointment of Goirigolzarri as a new independent director on Tuesday, alongside discussions on executive remuneration increases and dividend distribution.
Lefties, the affordable fashion brand owned by the Inditex group (also owner of Zara), has opened its fifth store in Romania, located in AFI Cotroceni in Bucharest, marking its first in the capital.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, announced a 5.4% increase in its first-quarter profit, exceeding expectations. The company attributed the positive results to strong summer sales.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, announced a 5.4% increase in earnings for the start of the year, reaching 1,375 million euros in the first quarter of 2026. The company also achieved record sales of 8,750 million euros during this period.
The Serbian Minister Paunović signed a Special Collective Agreement with trade unions representing public administration and judiciary workers. This agreement aims to improve working conditions and rights for employees in these sectors.
Inditex CEO Óscar García Maceiras emphasized the group's adaptability in a volatile global environment and defended a growth model based on investment, retail network efficiency, and technological drive, stating that AI will not replace the human touch in fashion.
The article explores how Inditex managed to build the global success of its Zara brand in the early 2000s without relying on an online store, a strategy that proved advantageous.
Inditex, the Spanish parent company of Zara, detected unauthorized access to its databases and immediately implemented security protocols while notifying relevant authorities.
Spanish fashion giant Inditex has experienced a cyberattack targeting its databases, though the company assures that no personal or banking data has been affected.
Inditex's budget fashion brand, Lefties, is set to open its inaugural store in Germany, located in Düsseldorf, aiming to attract young customers with its low-price offerings.
Zara owner Inditex, the world's leading low-cost fashion retailer, posted a record annual profit for the third year running on Wednesday, seeing off strong international competition.
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Inditex, the parent company of Zara, has reported record profits of 6.22 billion euros for the third consecutive year, with sales increasing by 3.2% and positive, albeit more moderate, growth across all markets, reinforcing its strong financial performance.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, highlights its adaptability and reports so far limited impact from the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East on its operations.
A fire at a hotel in Tróia, Portugal, owned by the Inditex heiress, mobilized 90 firefighters. The blaze is under control with no reported victims, and the PJ (judicial police) will investigate its origin.
Inditex is entering the value fashion segment in Britain with a robot-assisted Lefties store in Liverpool, directly competing with Primark, Shein, and major supermarkets.
Massimo Dutti, part of the Inditex group, has entered the top ranks of the most desired premium and luxury fashion brands, according to the Lyst platform's latest ranking.
Spanish retail group Inditex is growing its footprint in the Greek market, as its local subsidiary ITX Hellas reports higher sales despite a slight dip in profitability.
A look behind the scenes at Inditex's campus in Arteixo, Spain, reveals how Zara plans, designs, photographs, and monitors global fashion trends, emphasizing precision over fast fashion.
The market capitalization of Spanish conglomerate Inditex, known for its Zara brand, has reached nearly 170 billion euros, growing over 160% since its 2023 low, making it more valuable than Kering, which owns Gucci.
A new pair of Zara pants from the Inditex group's collection has caused a 'bad buzz' on social media, with numerous videos circulating of women testifying to falling while wearing them.
Amancio Ortega, co-founder of Inditex, moved into 10th place on the Forbes real-time billionaires list following an acceleration in the retailer's sales during the current quarter.
The UGT union has called for a 24-hour national strike in Spain's textile retail sector, affecting major chains like Inditex, Mango, and Primark, amidst negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
As Zara moves upmarket, the Spanish giant Inditex does not want to cede the low-price segment to Primark and Shein. The first Lefties store in France opens in the Paris suburbs on May 21.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the TRIPP project remains a priority for the governments of Armenia, the US, and Azerbaijan, despite the complex international situation.
Amancio Ortega, the 90-year-old founder of Zara, continues to be actively involved in Inditex and maintains a meaningful daily routine despite having handed over management to his daughter.
Zara is partnering with designer John Galliano for a two-year collaboration to reconfigure past season pieces using new materials, with the first collection expected to launch in September. Inditex announced the partnership, promising pieces 'oriented by a haute couture process'.
Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of Spanish fashion giant Zara, is set to receive a record 3.23 billion euro dividend from Inditex, the company in which he still holds a 59% stake. The payment will be split into two installments in May and November.
Spanish fashion group Inditex is launching its most economical brand, Lefties, in France to counter the rise of low-cost fashion retailers like Shein and Primark, while maintaining strong profitability.
Industria de Diseno Textil Inditex announced GAAP EPS of €1.99 and revenue of €39.86 billion, providing an update on the company's financial performance.
Marta Ortega, chairwoman of Inditex, has been featured in Vogue magazine with photographs taken by Annie Leibovitz. In the accompanying interview, she discussed Inditex's product sales, stating that less than 1% remains unsold.
Inditex brand Massimo Dutti has climbed into the top 10 of the Lyst Index's most desired brands worldwide, marking a significant rise in the fashion ranking.
Inditex's Greek subsidiary, ITX Hellas, recorded a new increase in sales for 2025 but slightly lower profitability, alongside an open tax issue of 14.3 million euros.
Zara is reportedly planning a return to Frankfurt's Zeil shopping street, with speculation that it will take over the flagship store of fashion chain Peek & Cloppenburg. The potential move would involve Inditex, Zara's parent company, leasing the prominent location.
Reformation, a maker of eco-friendly clothing, is launching an IPO, positioning itself to compete with larger fast-fashion companies like Inditex based on various performance metrics.
Inditex is rolling out an accessible labeling system across all its brands, allowing visually impaired individuals to listen to descriptions, colors, sizes, and prices of garments via their mobile phones. This initiative aims to enhance shopping autonomy for people with visual disabilities.
Inditex has reached an agreement with CC.OO. to increase salaries for approximately 30,000 store workers in Spain by 12.5% until 2028, alongside other social benefits.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, announced a 5.8% rise in its first-quarter sales. The growth is attributed to the company's ongoing store optimization strategy and strong market performance.
Inditex, the owner of Zara, is developing its budget-friendly brand Lefties, which recently launched in France and is expected to enter Poland to compete with fast-fashion platforms like Shein.
Inditex, the group behind Zara, inaugurated the first French store of its low-cost brand, Lefties, this Thursday. The new point of sale spans over 3000 square meters and is located in the Plessis-Pâté commercial zone, south of Paris.
The highly anticipated collaboration between designer John Galliano and fashion retailer Zara (Inditex) is gaining momentum, with its first collection proposal revealed, raising questions about pricing, sell-out potential, and its impact on Inditex's reputation.
Irish fashion brand Primark is preparing to go public on the stock exchange, facing a more challenging market environment. The company is contending with growing competition from fast-fashion rivals like Shein and Inditex's Lefties.
Amancio Ortega, founder of Inditex, celebrates his 90th birthday, reflecting on a "golden decade" where his fortune surged by 75% to 122 billion euros and his succession plan was successfully concluded.
Spanish conglomerate Inditex, owner of Zara, is constructing a new headquarters as part of its ongoing infrastructure investments, located adjacent to a brutalist architectural landmark.
Payment for Inditex founder, the world’s 15 richest person, tops last year’s dividend of €3.1bn
The billionaire founder of Zara is to receive a company record €3.23bn (£2.8bn) dividend this year from the world’s biggest fashion retailer.
Amancio Ortega, who still controls 59% of Spain’s Inditex and whose daughter Marta Ortega Pérez is now chair, will receive half his dividend in May and half in November – as will other shareholders.
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Spanish company Inditex, owner of Zara, achieved a record profit of 6.22 billion euros (approximately 900 billion Icelandic Krona) in its last fiscal year, marking its third consecutive year of breaking its own record.
Amancio Ortega, founder of Inditex, is set to receive 3.234 billion euros in dividends this year, while his daughter Sandra Ortega will receive 275 million euros and Inditex president Marta Ortega received a salary of 1 million euros in 2025.
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