Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledges Extreme heat intensified by climate change is creating dangerous conditions for factory workers in Pakistan The Independent UK · Oct 21
Terrible idea or major coup? Galliano’s Zara collection launches after Met controversy Collaboration regarded as ‘really big thing’ for retailer in some quarters despite backlash around designer’s antisemitic remarks in 2011 The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Zara owner brushes off heatwaves and Iran war trading pressures as sales jump Spanish fast fashion giant Inditex said its autumn/winter collections had also so far been ‘very well received’ by shoppers, with sales up 9%. Evening Standard · Sep 9
Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Protesters stage sit-in inside Zara Glasgow in solidarity with Gaza Protestors staged a sit-in inside a Glasgow Zara on Buchanan Street today. The National (Scotland) · Jul 15
Ibex 35 rallies on Iran deal and hits record 19,000 points The US-Iran memorandum reopening the Strait of Hormuz sends oil prices tumbling, pushes the Ibex 35 to a record above 19,000 and lifts European bourses. Euronews · Jun 15
The women running Europe in 2026 Twenty of the leaders celebrated in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list are from Europe. Their roles reveal where power is concentrated across the continent and what it takes to reach the top of European business. Fortune · Jun 8
Zara owner Inditex defies Iran war concerns with strong sales as shares surge Inditex delivered first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, with net sales climbing 5.8% to €8.7 billion and the company signalling an even stronger start to the second quarter. The firm's stock has surged over 5%. Euronews · Jun 3
Zara's India FY26 profit falls 32% to Rs 204 crore; revenue slips Zara's India profit saw a significant 31.9% drop to Rs 204.14 crore in FY26, with revenue also declining slightly. This comes as Trent Ltd reduced its stake in the joint venture operating Zara stores in India. Meanwhile, another JV, Massimo Dutti, reported revenue growth. The Economic Times · May 30
7,400 stores, $147 billion fortune, zero interviews; meet the most powerful man in fashion you never see Amancio Ortega built the Zara empire from a small clothing job in Spain to a global retail business worth billions. Today, Inditex operates in more than 200 markets and remains the world’s largest fast fashion retailer. Ortega changed fashion forever through speed, affordable style, and customer-driven retail strategy. The Economic Times · May 21
From humble beginnings to a Billion Global empire: The story of Zara Founder Amancio Ortega Amancio Ortega’s rise from modest beginnings in Spain to global billionaire status is a story of vision and persistence. Starting work in a clothing store at a young age, he built deep knowledge of textiles and retail before launching small ventures that eventually led to Zara in 1975. He later… The Economic Times · May 20
Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest real estate tycoon With a fortune that places him among the richest people on the planet, the founder of Inditex reinforces his position in the real estate business worldwide. Euronews · Apr 15
How Much You’d Have If 15 Years Ago You Invested $100 in Each of These 11 Companies Owned by Top Billionaires We figured out what a $100 investment in each of these companies 15 years ago would be today -- and whether or not it would've been a smart investment. GOBankingRates · Apr 12
John Galliano Just Made the Most Surprising Zara Collaboration in Fast Fashion Trends A couture legend. A fast fashion giant. The Zara collaboration between Galliano and Inditex is one of the most unexpected fast fashion trends of 2026. Fashion Times · Mar 18
Marie Claire · Mar 17 Even Zara Has an "Archive"—John Galliano Is Giving It a Refresh John Galliano is headed to the Inditex-owned brand. What comes next is anyone's guess.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 Billionaire Zara founder Amancio Ortega to receive €3.23bn dividend Payment for Inditex founder, the world’s 15 richest person, tops last year’s dividend of €3.1bn
Evening Standard · Mar 11 Sales jump for Zara owner Inditex as it taps into AI for virtual changing rooms Sales across all its fashion brands, including Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Stradivarius, grew year-on-year.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 The brutal hunt for low-paid work: ‘It’s like The Hunger Games – but for a job folding clothes’ It used to be fairly easy to get work that paid at or around the minimum wage. But with a shrinking number of positions come ever more hoops to jump through, from personality tests, to trial shifts, to towers constructed of marshmallows
Marie Claire · Feb 16 Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show Was A Celebration of Joy, Hope and Love - but His Choice To Wear Zara? It's an Audacious Choice As MC UK's resident Sustainability Columnist, I ask: how could someone so attuned to social and cultural justice endorse fast fashion?
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 Fashion brand Zara quietly closes dozens of stores Parent company Inditex did not specify the locations of the 60 stores or explain why it closed them
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025 Zara owner enjoys sales boost as shoppers tap into winter trends Inditex said sales in stores and online were 10.6% higher throughout November, compared with the same month last year.
Euronews · Oct 9, 2025 Europe looks East: Uzbekistan builds a new manufacturing bridge As Europe seeks closer supply chains, Uzbekistan is drawing investors and brands to the heart of Eurasia. Customs reforms, new partnerships, and surging investment are helping the country move from importer to producer.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Sales weaker-than-expected at Zara owner amid ‘complex’ market conditions The boss of Inditex, the world’s largest fashion retailer, said it was a ‘solid’ performance in the face of market conditions.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025 How Spain put up wealth taxes – without chasing away the billionaires Amid calls for Rachel Reeves to bring in a new levy for the super-rich, Madrid offers lessons for policymakers
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025 Zara at 50: how the brand rose to the top – and what it’s doing to stay there As fashion empire hits middle age, it’s cutting costs and closing stores, shifting to larger outlets and new products