Articles by Jaime Martinez
Urban Outfitters reaffirms growth strategy in Spain
US fashion group and retailer Urban Outfitters has strengthened its presence in Spain with the opening of its new store in the heart of Valencia this Thursday, November 13. The new flagship store marks the North American firm's return to a growth strategy in the country. The company has described Spain, where it now operates a total of four...
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Multiply approves integration of Two Point Zero and Ghitha, boosts valuation to 28 billion euros
Madrid – Following the news reported by FashionUnited last week, an extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting for Multiply Group, the parent company of Tendam, was held this Monday at its Abu Dhabi headquarters. The meeting was convened to address the complex financial transaction for the integration, via acquisition, of two Emirati companies...
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Zara confirms “fashion house” strategy through collaboration with Ludovic de Saint Sernin
Zara has announced the development and upcoming launch of a capsule collection designed by the celebrated young French fashion designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Through this global project, the flagship of the Spanish fashion group Inditex takes another step in its strategy. The goal is to transform from a clothing brand into a “fashion house”...
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Recover scales up and starts commercialising finished fabric and garments
Madrid – The Spanish company Recover, a global pioneer specialising in the production of recycled cotton fibres, is scaling up its operations. It is launching the production and commercialisation of low-environmental-impact finished fabrics and garments. These products are now available to any interested company. The aim is to help “democratise”...
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Spanish brand Nude Project prepares for permanent US launch
Madrid – “It has exceeded all our expectations.” These were the words from Nude Project's management when assessing the pop-up activation launched in Miami at the end of last October. This was the brand's first of its kind in the US, and its success has confirmed plans for a permanent launch in the country. Opened on October 11 at 151 Northeast...
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Mango partners with TextileGenesis to trace its supply chain
Madrid – The Dutch company TextileGenesis, which specialises in traceability solutions for the textile and fashion industries, has just announced its partnership with the Spanish fashion multinational Mango. They began a collaboration in 2023, which is now scaling up. The Andic family's company is adopting TextileGenesis' tools to trace and shed...
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Inditex's Zara launches first standalone menswear boutique in the US
Madrid – Zara, the Inditex group's leading fashion chain by turnover, has just opened its first store in the US dedicated exclusively to menswear. This opening follows the store model and curated shopping experience presented by the chain in Madrid just over a year ago, albeit with some nuances. The company is relaunching a format it seemed to...
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Zara opens flagship in Osaka with Japan's first Zacaffè
Madrid – Zara, the leading fashion chain of the Inditex group, is looking to Asia and strengthening its presence in Japan with the opening of a new flagship store in Osaka. The establishment is filled with nods to local culture. A key feature is the inclusion of the first Zacaffè coffee shop that the chain has launched in the country. Located in...
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Amazon begins redundancy process for 1,200 employees in Spain
Madrid – American e-commerce multinational Amazon is making cuts in Spain, where it plans to reduce its workforce by 1,200 employees. These employees currently work in the company's corporate offices in the country. Amazon is set to make them redundant as part of the global adjustment process announced this week. According to information...
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Puig growth slows to +3.17 percent, impacted by exchange rates
Madrid – Puig, the Spanish fashion and beauty multinational owning a brand portfolio that includes Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne, has reported its sales for the third quarter of its current 2025 fiscal year. For the period ending September 30, the company was affected by exchange rates, closing with a revenue increase of +3.17...
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