Zara
This coverage explores Zara’s role and strategy within the UK retail sector, highlighting store operations, product launches, marketing initiatives, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insight into how Zara responds to consumer trends and competitive pressures — offering valuable context for executives, managers, and professionals in fashion, merchandising, and retail operations.
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief- 25/09/23
H&M has reversed its earlier decision to impose a processing fee of £1.99 for in-store returns of online purchases. The initial announcement had been met with public outcry. Now, H&M’s website clarifies that there will be no return fee for parcels returned in-store. However, non-H&M members will still be subject…
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25 SeptemberNews
H&M makes U-turn over in-store return fee
H&M has recently decided not to charge customers a processing fee of £1.99 for online returns made in store, according to the BBC. Last week it was reported that customers were to pay the fee in order to return parcels both in store and online. Now, the retailer has updated…
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18 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Mike Ashley eyes Missguided sale to Shein
Mike Ashley is looking to sell the online clothing label Missguided to the Chinese-founded online fashion platform, Shein, Sky News has reported. It is understood that the two sides have been in negotiations about a deal for several weeks, which would represent Shein’s first acquisition of a British fashion brand.…
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13 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Inditex’s H1 profit before tax jumps 39%
Zara and Stradivarius owner Inditex has revealed that its profit before tax rose 39% to €3.3bn (£2.84bn) for the six months ended 31 July 2023. The company’s sales rose 13.5% to €16.9bn (£14.6bn) and as a result the company posted a gross profit of €9.8bn (£8.4bn) which was an increase…
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Aug- 2023 -22 AugustShopping Centres
Westfield sees global brands increase store footprint at UK centres
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has revealed continued growth in store upsizes at its UK centres, as brands increased their focus on creating “innovative store experiences”. Building on a trend established in 2022 at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, URW said both centres have seen a surge in demand from retailers seeking…
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Jul- 2023 -12 JulyClothing & Shoes
Zara owner accelerates sustainability goals
Inditex, the fashion group that owns Zara, Bershka and Stradivarius, has announced at its annual general meeting that it plans to cut emissions along its value chain by 50% in 2030 to reach net zero emissions by 2040. This comes as CEO Óscar García Maceiras announced the group’s new sustainability…
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Jun- 2023 -26 JuneNews
Claire’s appoints new chief merchandising officer
Claire’s has announced the appointment of Claudia Lima-Guinehut as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. Lima-Guinehut will lead the company’s global merchandising, sourcing, and design strategy as well as the brand’s industry-leading piercing business. With a proven track record of more than 20 years of creating compelling multi-channel product…
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7 JuneClothing & Shoes
Zara owner Inditex Q1 sales up by 13% to €7.6bn
Zara owner Inditex has revealed that sales grew 13% in the first three months of 2023 to reach €7.6bn (£6.5bn), as its Spring/Summer collections have been “very well received” by customers. The group reports that sales were also positive in all of its geographical areas and in all brands, with…
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May- 2023 -15 MayNews
Zara relocates to Trinity Leeds for latest flagship store
Zara has recently revealed that it will open its newest flagship store at Trinity Leeds shopping centre, as it upsizes and relocates into the centre from its current location on Briggate. The new 46,000 sq ft store will showcase the latest technological innovations from Zara’s integrated online and physical store…
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchHigh Street
Zara owner sales jump 17.5% in FY22
Inditex, the parent company of high street retailer Zara, has revealed that sales reached €32.6bn (£28.7bn) in FY22, an increase of 17.5% on the prior year. According to the group, its sales grew 18% in constant currencies across all its key geographical areas both in stores and online. While online…
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