Articles by Jaime Martinez
Mango appoints Kasia Katarzyna as new global retail director
Madrid – Mango has announced the promotion of Kasia Katarzyna to the position of new global retail director, along with her subsequent appointment to the company's management team. She joined the group at the beginning of the year from H&M. Katarzyna (Kasia) Niemirowicz Majtas has an extensive background with the Swedish fashion multinational,...
Peopleloading...
Spanish brand Munich refinances over 18 million euros of debt
Madrid – Munich, the iconic Barcelona-based footwear brand owned by the Berneda family, appears to have found some initial relief from its difficult financial situation. The company has successfully reached an agreement with its financial creditors. It has reportedly agreed on a new payment schedule for a debt of just over 18 million euros...
BusinessMemberloading...
Jon Kortajarena enters beauty and launches SMTHELSE
Madrid – Following the personal growth formulas that some of the leading Spanish models of recent decades have embraced, Basque actor and model Jon Kortajarena has launched his own business venture, “SMTHELSE”. This is the name he has chosen for his own beauty line, which specialises in haircare. Opting for a well-measured advertising strategy...
BusinessMemberloading...
French retailer Grain de Malice focuses on Spain, seeking local partners to enter the country
Madrid – The Spanish retail scene continues to attract interest from international groups, firms and chains, including French brand Grain de Malice. The fashion label, specialising in womenswear and accessories, has now focused on Spain as a first and decisive step in its internationalisation journey. It is currently seeking its first local...
RetailMemberloading...
Spanish fashion showcases its strength at Milanese trade show
Madrid – Invited by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the public Italian agency responsible for promoting the internationalisation of Italian companies and their exports, the FashionUnited Spain team had the opportunity to explore the various halls of the latest September edition of Lineapelle Milan. This international trade fair specialises in...
Fairs|In-depth Memberloading...
Alohas advances global expansion with new stores in Paris and San Francisco
Madrid – Barcelona-based fashion brand Alohas specialises in menswear and womenswear footwear. Following the launch of its first handbag collection last May, it has also expanded into accessories. The brand remains focused on its determined international expansion strategy. This roadmap has just seen its latest development with the launch of two...
RetailMemberloading...
Polish brand Tatuum launches in Spain
Madrid – The Spanish retail scene continues to attract the attention of international groups and brands. It is now preparing to welcome a new operator: Polish fashion multinational Tatuum. The brand has been pursuing a determined international growth strategy since 2024. This roadmap is set to enter a new chapter with its upcoming entry into...
BusinessMemberloading...
Tendam on a roll: double-digit growth in sales and profits in the 'best first half in its history'
Madrid – Building on our latest analysis of the Spanish fashion multinational, Tendam reported its results for the first half of its 2026 financial year on Monday. The company appears to be moving away from its aggressive commercial policy based on a discounted pricing model. The six-month period, from March 1 to August 31, saw the owner of...
BusinessMemberloading...
Spanish companies to present new collections at Lineapelle Milan
Madrid – As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFW Madrid) gets underway in Madrid, the Spanish fashion industry is also focusing on Italy. The 108th edition of Lineapelle Milan kicks off there this Tuesday. The international sourcing trade show specialises in leather, materials, accessories and components for the footwear, leather goods and...
Fairsloading...
Puig acquires full ownership of Isdin for 1.2 billion euros
Madrid – Spanish fashion and beauty multinational the Puig Group is strengthening its position in the strategic dermo-cosmetics segment. It has formalised an agreement with the pharmaceutical company Esteve to acquire its 50 percent stake in the dermo-cosmetics and skincare brand Isdin. The transaction, valued at a total of 1.2 billion euros,...
BusinessMemberloading...