Articles by Jaime Martinez
Exchange rates drag on Puig's sales, as firm agreement with The Estée Lauder remains elusive
Madrid – Without having previously announced the exact timing for the release of its new fiscal year results, Puig finally reported its performance for the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, after the markets closed. For the three-month period ending March 31, the company's results were significantly impacted by exchange rates. According to...
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Spanish brand Hoff appoints new CEO
Madrid – In the latest demonstration of the increasingly solid corporate structure being built at Hoff, the Spanish footwear company has announced the appointment of Nicolas de Ros Wallace as its new CEO. He takes over the role from the company's founder, Fran Marchena. The Spanish footwear company announced the appointment of Nicolas de Ros...
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Puig restructures its board and calls annual general meeting for May 29
Madrid – In a somewhat surprising move, Puig announced late on Monday evening the resignation of Josep Oliu, chairman of Banco Sabadell, from his position as a director on the company's board, which is chaired by Marc Puig. This news was framed within the announcement of Puig's upcoming Annual General Meeting, now scheduled for May 29. The...
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Bershka strengthens presence in Sweden with second store in H&M's home country
Madrid – Bershka, the leading youth fashion brand of the Inditex group, is expanding its presence in Sweden with the opening of its second store in the country. It is the group's largest chain by turnover after Zara, according to the 2025 financial year results. The new establishment has now opened its doors to the public in the heart of...
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Stéphane Rolland presents his new bridal collection from Barcelona
Madrid – Accompanied by his muse, Spanish model, presenter and entrepreneur Nieves Álvarez, French couturier Stéphane Rolland enchanted Barcelona with a show of his latest bridal and eveningwear creations. The collection was presented on Wednesday evening as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2026, set to the music of Manuel de Falla and...
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Mexican Ricardo Seco's 'migrant pride' takes over 080 Barcelona Fashion
Madrid – Following the heartfelt tribute to Adolfo Domínguez, 080 Barcelona Fashion was once again filled with emotion on Thursday 16 April for the presentation of Mexican designer Ricardo Seco's latest collection. This was a committed and activist proposal, in keeping with the designer's creative codes. Seco arrived in Barcelona to make his...
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Inditex expands retail strategy with new pop-up stores for Zara Man and Massimo Dutti
Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational the Inditex group has welcomed the new spring/summer 2026 season. It has done so not only by updating its product offering but also by launching new pop-up stores. While this format is not new for the company, these activations appear to be taking root and solidifying as a new pillar of its commercial...
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Inditex suffers cyberattack
Madrid – Spanish fashion giant the Inditex has become the latest major corporation to fall victim to a cyberattack. An “unauthorised access” to the company's computer databases, containing customer information from various markets, has been reported. However, it is specified that this breach has not affected customers' personal or banking...
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Recover partners with China's Prosperity Textile to produce sustainable denim at scale
Madrid – A decisive step forward has been made in popularising circularity and the use of more sustainable fibres, following a strategic agreement between Spain's Recover and China's Prosperity Textile. Under this pact, the companies have agreed to jointly participate in the development, manufacturing and industrial-scale commercialisation of...
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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles
Madrid – Following the success of its first pop-up in the Americas, Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project is renewing and elevating its commitment to the US market with the opening of a brand-new temporary store in the heart of Los Angeles. This is a particularly demanding and coveted retail location where the brand is showcasing the unique...
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