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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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China

Global Companies Take Action After China’s Hong Kong Criticism

Apple is the latest in a list of brands including Versace and Tiffany to face criticism from China over protests in Hong Kong.

China

Global Companies Take Action After China’s Hong Kong Criticism

Apple is the latest in a list of brands including Versace and Tiffany to face criticism from China over protests in Hong Kong.


China

Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback

Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction.  Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.

China

Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback

Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction.  Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.


Retail

H&M's Outlet Brand Afound Shifts Focus Towards Online

The outlet sells marked-down clothes from various external brands and is part of H&M's ongoing efforts to broaden its customer base.

Retail

H&M's Outlet Brand Afound Shifts Focus Towards Online

The outlet sells marked-down clothes from various external brands and is part of H&M's ongoing efforts to broaden its customer base.


China

Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao

Taobao used to be synonymous with cheap, trendy and sometimes counterfeit fashion, but China’s largest e-commerce platform is now gaining fashion cred as more cool young designers credit it with their success.

China

Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao

Taobao used to be synonymous with cheap, trendy and sometimes counterfeit fashion, but China’s largest e-commerce platform is now gaining fashion cred as more cool young designers credit it with their success.


Retail

Forever 21 Needs Older Shoppers to Come Back From Bankruptcy

The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, and its turnaround plan relies on luring in shoppers who are actually willing to buy clothes at full price.

Retail

Forever 21 Needs Older Shoppers to Come Back From Bankruptcy

The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, and its turnaround plan relies on luring in shoppers who are actually willing to buy clothes at full price.


News & Analysis

Outdoor Wear Brand Kathmandu Acquires Rip Curl

The $236 million deal that sees the last of Australia's big three surf brands fall to overseas control.

News & Analysis

Outdoor Wear Brand Kathmandu Acquires Rip Curl

The $236 million deal that sees the last of Australia's big three surf brands fall to overseas control.


Retail

M&S Suffers Fresh Blow as Finance Chief Quits

Humphrey Singer will step down after a little more than a year at the retailer, marking another setback for the company as it's demoted from the UK's leading share index.

Retail

M&S Suffers Fresh Blow as Finance Chief Quits

Humphrey Singer will step down after a little more than a year at the retailer, marking another setback for the company as it's demoted from the UK's leading share index.


Retail

H&M to Test Selling External Brands in Strategy Shift

The move is a significant strategy shift and possible step toward competing directly with multi-brand online retailers such as Zalando and Asos.

Retail

H&M to Test Selling External Brands in Strategy Shift

The move is a significant strategy shift and possible step toward competing directly with multi-brand online retailers such as Zalando and Asos.


Workplace & Talent

At Zalando, Driving Innovation Through Shared Values

Zalando encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own development by operating a flat business structure with a start-up mindset and creating opportunity in continuous change.

Workplace & Talent

At Zalando, Driving Innovation Through Shared Values

Zalando encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own development by operating a flat business structure with a start-up mindset and creating opportunity in continuous change.


News & Analysis

Versace, Fendi and Gucci Have Something to Prove at Milan Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Milan Fashion Week and H&M's latest sales update. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Versace, Fendi and Gucci Have Something to Prove at Milan Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Milan Fashion Week and H&M's latest sales update. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.