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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Aug- 2022 -9 AugustNews
House of Zana wins trademark row with Zara
House of Zana has won a trademark battle with fashion giant Zara which sought to change the local boutique’s name. The Darlington-based owner, Amber Kotrri, was told the business was “conceptually identical” and “confusingly similar” for shoppers. In May, Kotrri, told the hearing there was “no likelihood” of confusing the…
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2 AugustNews
JD Sports names Régis Schultz as new CEO
JD Sports Fashion Plc has appointed Régis Schultz as the company’s new CEO, effective September 2022 when interim CEO Kath Smith will undertake a full handover of duties, and Smith will then resume her former role as senior independent director on the board. Schultz has a wealth of retail experience…
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Jun- 2022 -15 JuneHigh Street
H&M Group reports 12% surge in 2022 Q2
The H&M Group has reported that its net sales in local currencies increased by 12% in the second quarter 2022, the period 1 March 2022 to 31 May 2022, compared with the corresponding period last year. Net sales for its fashion business increased by 17% to £4.5bn. The group is…
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6 JuneClothing & Shoes
Asos lines up commercial officer for CEO role
Asos is reportedly set to name José Antonio Ramos Calamonte as its new CEO following the departure of Nick Beighton from the role last year. Ramos Calamonte, the current chief commercial officer at Asos, is now said to be the frontrunner for the role, according to The Sunday Times. The…
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May- 2022 -13 MayClothing & Shoes
Inditex and Infinited Fiber Company announce £100m partnership
Inditex and Infinited Fiber Company have announced a new partnership with the goal of advancing new and innovative technologies towards textile-to-textile circular loop. At the core of this partnership is Inditex´s three-year commitment to buy 30% of Infinited Fiber Company’s annual future production volume of Infinna, a textile fibre that…
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Mar- 2022 -23 MarchHigh Street
Battersea Power Station welcomes Zara to Electric Boulevard
Zara has been announced as the first brand to open on Electric Boulevard in Battersea Power Station. The new store will span 48,800 sq ft and will be the brand’s first central London store situated south of the river, due to open later this year. Electric Boulevard is a new…
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16 MarchClothing & Shoes
Inditex FY21 profits surge 199% despite Omicron impact
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, has reported its income before tax surged 199% to €4.19bn (£3.53bn) between 1 February 2021 and 31 January 2022 (FY21), rising year-on-year from €1.4bn (£1.17bn). Net income also surged 193% to €3.2bn (£2.73bn) compared to €1.1bn (£9.29m) in FY20. Additionally, sales increased 36% year-on-year…
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9 MarchClothing & Shoes
Mothercare joins retailers in suspending Russian business
Mothercare has announced that all business in Russia, including the shipment of all its products has been suspended in the wake of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. It comes as major retailers and businesses around the world have all joined in boycotting Russian business in a bid to put increased pressure…
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7 MarchClothing & Shoes
Zara owner Inditex to close all 502 stores in Russia
Inditex, the owner of fashion brands Zara, Pull and Bear and Berksha has announced it is to temporarily close all of its 502 stores located in Russia. One of the largest fashion operators in the world, Inditex has become the latest to cease its operations in the country following the…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberNews
Landsec secures additional 25% stake in Bluewater
Landsec has announced that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 25% share in Bluewater from Lendlease Retail Partnership for £172m. The deal represents a net initial yield of 8.15% and an equivalent yield of 8.25%. In a separate deal, Landsec will sell 25% of this share to co-owner…
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