Articles by Jaime Martinez
Ferran Torres: between World Cup fame, a MAGA reference and Under Armour's comeback attempt
Since Spanish national player Ferran Torres achieved star status at the last FIFA World Cup in 2026, he has extended his popularity far beyond the pitch. His goal in the World Cup final in New Jersey secured victory for the Spanish national team against Argentina. The Spanish striker is now being courted by US brands and media professionals,...
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Mango strengthens its presence in India with a new flagship in Delhi
Madrid – As part of its international growth strategy, Spanish fashion multinational Mango has strengthened its retail footprint in India by expanding its flagship store in Gurugram, within the Delhi metropolitan area. Following the renovation, the store now offers both its womenswear and menswear collections under one roof. The store is...
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Inditex “elevates” Massimo Dutti in Korea with its first high street store
Madrid – Inditex continues to strengthen its profile as a multinational group, this time focusing on gaining momentum in Asia. This is a strategic region for the Spanish company's interests. It has expanded its presence through Massimo Dutti, the group's premium fashion brand. The brand has not only just opened a new flagship store in Korea but...
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El Corte Inglés's employers' association joins Federation of International Retail Associations (FIRA)
Madrid – La Distribución Anged (Anged), the Spanish business organisation representing the interests of retail companies such as El Corte Inglés, Carrefour, C&A and Pepco, has decided to raise its international influence. It has joined the Federation of International Retail Associations (FIRA) as a new full member. The federation comprises a...
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Spanish brand Altonadock enters liquidation
Madrid – It appears to be the end of the road for Altonadock's 16-year journey as a specialist menswear brand. The company has filed for voluntary administration. Furthermore, it has been requested and agreed that the process will proceed directly to the liquidation phase. The fashion brand was launched around 2010 by entrepreneur Ángel Ortega,...
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Puig shares rally following Berenberg and Jefferies valuations
Madrid – Despite the initially lacklustre results reported by Puig for the first half of its 2026 financial year, published exactly one week ago, the accounts of the owner of Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier and Paco Rabanne appear to have been well-received by the market and analysts. This is evidenced by the latest valuations the Spanish...
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El Corte Inglés reduces emissions, collects over 630 tonnes of textile waste in department stores
Madrid – Spanish department store company El Corte Inglés continued to make solid progress towards its goal of becoming a “Net Zero” company by 2050 during the 2025 financial year. This goal has been approached through a general reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions. The company also continued to enhance the role of its department stores as...
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Inditex shares reach new all-time highs, up +40 percent over 12 months
Madrid – Kicking off what is already shaping up to be a particularly good summer for Inditex, the Spanish fashion multinational, owner of popular chains such as Zara, Bershka and Massimo Dutti, has started this August with its shares hitting new all-time highs. This stock market push has, in turn, led the company to also set a new record for...
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Inditex partners with MIT to transform brewery waste into circular textiles and dyes
Madrid – In the journey towards a more sustainable and circular model, the fashion and textile industries have found an unexpected partner: brewery waste. These materials, previously discarded, are now the subject of research by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of La Coruña. The study, funded by Inditex, will...
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Tous profits plummet by 60 percent amid rising gold and silver prices
Madrid – On Monday, August 3, 2026, Spanish jewellery company Tous reported its performance during its last full financial year, 2025. The jewellery and lifestyle brand ended the period with a contraction in sales and a significant drop in net profit. This decline was influenced by three factors: exchange rates, a general increase in raw...
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