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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

China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

Global fashion brands are facing increased competition as China’s large domestic players invest heavily in branding and retail experience in a bid to become more sleek, sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

Retail

China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

Global fashion brands are facing increased competition as China’s large domestic players invest heavily in branding and retail experience in a bid to become more sleek, sophisticated and cosmopolitan.


China

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.

China

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.


Workplace & Talent

The Best Companies To Work For In Fashion

The Business of Fashion surveyed over 2,600 industry professionals, representing more than 190 leading fashion companies around the world for our first annual report on the best companies to work for in fashion.

Workplace & Talent

The Best Companies To Work For In Fashion

The Business of Fashion surveyed over 2,600 industry professionals, representing more than 190 leading fashion companies around the world for our first annual report on the best companies to work for in fashion.


Retail

Over 8,640 Stores to Close in US, Signalling Sea Change in Retail

With American store closings on track to surpass their 2008 peak, only the smart will survive.

Retail

Over 8,640 Stores to Close in US, Signalling Sea Change in Retail

With American store closings on track to surpass their 2008 peak, only the smart will survive.


Retail

Bebe Stores Plans to Shut All Its Shops By May

The struggling apparel retailer announced the closures, barely a month after it said it was exploring strategic alternatives following four years of losses.

Retail

Bebe Stores Plans to Shut All Its Shops By May

The struggling apparel retailer announced the closures, barely a month after it said it was exploring strategic alternatives following four years of losses.


News & Analysis

Zalando Slumps as European Retailers Battle for Online Share

Shares of the German online fashion retailer fell as much as 5.8 percent Wednesday.

News & Analysis

Zalando Slumps as European Retailers Battle for Online Share

Shares of the German online fashion retailer fell as much as 5.8 percent Wednesday.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | ‘See Now, Buy Now’ Is a Publicity Stunt, Not Real Process Innovation

Designer fashion brands must learn from fast fashion leaders and turn fashion immediacy into a genuine operational model to be truly responsive to customers, argues John Thorbeck.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | ‘See Now, Buy Now’ Is a Publicity Stunt, Not Real Process Innovation

Designer fashion brands must learn from fast fashion leaders and turn fashion immediacy into a genuine operational model to be truly responsive to customers, argues John Thorbeck.


Retail

Zara's New Store Challenges Corte Ingles in Retail Tussle

Zara new flagship store in Madrid takes it right on the doorstep of the traditional Spanish retailing brand that runs Europe’s largest department store chain.

Retail

Zara's New Store Challenges Corte Ingles in Retail Tussle

Zara new flagship store in Madrid takes it right on the doorstep of the traditional Spanish retailing brand that runs Europe’s largest department store chain.


Retail

Zara Founder Shields Inditex Stake to Maintain Family Control

Amancio Ortega has put a majority stake in the firm that owns the Zara fashion chain into a holding company to ensure family control remains unassailable after he dies.

Retail

Zara Founder Shields Inditex Stake to Maintain Family Control

Amancio Ortega has put a majority stake in the firm that owns the Zara fashion chain into a holding company to ensure family control remains unassailable after he dies.


Retail

Benetton Announces Leadership Changes as CEO Quits

The company has struggled from competition from fast-fashion brands like Zara and H&M, delisting from the stock exchange in 2012 and bringing in a new team of executives from outside the family.

Retail

Benetton Announces Leadership Changes as CEO Quits

The company has struggled from competition from fast-fashion brands like Zara and H&M, delisting from the stock exchange in 2012 and bringing in a new team of executives from outside the family.