Articles by Jaime Martinez
Nextil benefits from Trump's tariffs: 175 million dollar contract with US-based Maxum
Madrid – The Spanish textile company Nextil Group has secured a major partnership with the US multinational Maxum International Group, becoming a key player in Maxum’s supply chain. This partnership is a direct result of the relocation of production by US companies, driven by the new trade and tariff policies of President Donald J. Trump. The...
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Bimba y Lola's H1 revenue increases 7 percent driven by retail
Madrid – Bimba y Lola has reported a strong performance for the first half of its 2025 financial year, with revenue growing by 7 percent, more than double the growth rate from the same period last year. While specific total revenue figures were not disclosed, the company's financial health seems robust, building on a year that closed with total...
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Urban Outfitters expands in Spain with new Valencia store
Madrid – Following a post-pandemic restructuring of its international operations, which included the closure of its Anthropologie store in Barcelona, US fashion giant Urban Outfitters is embarking on a new phase of growth in Spain. The company is opening its fourth Spanish store—and its first in the Valencian Community—in Valencia. After initial...
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Ecoalf strengthens its international business with new store in Japan
Madrid – Ecoalf, the Spanish fashion brand founded and led by Javier Goyeneche, has been at the forefront of sustainable fashion since its launch in 2012. It is expanding its retail network with the opening of a new flagship store in Japan. This country stands out as one of its key markets, and following this opening, Ecoalf now has five stores...
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Desigual unveils new “Studio” line from Barcelona
Barcelona – Following the catwalk show in June 2024, which marked a new chapter for the brand founded by Thomas Meyer, Desigual held another runway presentation on Wednesday, September 10, again in Barcelona (Spain). This showcased the first collection of its new premium line: “Desigual Studio”. Held within the “Nau de Turbines” at Barcelona’s...
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Markets speak: Inditex rises and Puig falls after results presentation
Madrid – Puig and Inditex presented their respective balance sheets for the first half of 2025 between the afternoon of Tuesday, September 9 and the morning of Wednesday, September 10. The markets responded to these reports in clearly contrasting ways, reflecting both rejection and confidence from investors in their respective performances and...
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Puig promotes Jose Manuel Albesa to deputy CEO
Madrid – Coinciding with the publication of the results recorded at the close of the first half of 2025, Puig has announced the restructuring of its Executive Committee, with the creation of the new position of deputy CEO. This position has been designated to senior executive, Jose Manuel Albesa. According to the Spanish fashion and beauty...
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Zara sees slowing growth as Inditex sales decline in key markets
Madrid – Inditex, the Spanish fashion multinational that owns a brand portfolio including Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius and Massimo Dutti, reported its results for the first half of its current 2025 financial year this morning. This six-month period, ending on 31 July, saw the company achieve reduced sales and profit growth, while contracting its...
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Puig's net profit jumps 79 percent in first half of 2025
Madrid – Puig, the leading Spanish multinational in the fashion and beauty sectors and parent company of brands such as Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne, Nina Ricci, Byredo and Dries Van Noten, reported its results for the first half of the 2025 financial year after the market closed. This six-month period, ending on June 30,...
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Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai: Montroi
Invited by the Dubai Fashion Week organisers, FashionUnited travelled to the most cosmopolitan emirate of the United Arab Emirates. We wanted to discover how fashion is experienced there and to understand the social, business, commercial and economic realities attracting a growing number of foreigners and international brands. These brands and...
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