Articles by Jaime Martinez
Tropicfeel appoints former Nike executive Peter Hudson as Creative Director
Madrid – Tropicfeel, the emerging fashion firm from Spanish entrepreneur Alberto Espinós, is taking a decisive leap forward in its brand-building process with the appointment of Peter Hudson as creative director. The American will bring everything he learned during his two decades with the innovation and development team at sports multinational...
PeopleMay 19, 2025
Recover partners with US-based Intradeco to build a recycled fibre plant in El Salvador
Madrid – Spanish company Recover, the spin-off of Valencian firm Hilaturas Ferre specialising in the production of recycled cotton fibres, continued to expand its operations. It sealed a strategic partnership with US-based Intradeco. This alliance aims to boost both companies' business models in the Americas sustainably. It will do this through...
BusinessFeaturedMemberMay 15, 2025
Israeli firm MySize buys Spanish resale platform Percentil
Madrid – Spanish second-hand clothing platform Percentil has been saved from liquidation by its acquisition out of bankruptcy by Israeli technology company MySize. MySize, specializing in measurement services and AI-based solutions, aims to become a leading player in the European second-hand fashion sector, encompassing both C2C (Consumer to...
BusinessFeaturedMay 14, 2025
Jacquemus opens summer with pop-up and ‘beach club’ in Ibiza
Madrid – The French fashion house Jacquemus kicked off the summer season of 2025 with the opening of a pop-up in Ibiza. The temporary shop opened its doors on the island until the end of the season, in the idyllic Cala Jondal. The label also set up a unique “beach club” on the fine sands and in front of the blue, crystal-clear Mediterranean...
RetailMay 13, 2025
Zara’s 50th birthday becomes day of protest for Inditex employees
To mark the 50th anniversary of Zara, employees from various fashion chains owned by the Spanish Zara parent company Inditex took to the streets in La Coruña, Spain. They protested against what they see as a “gradual” reduction of their labour rights by the company's management. The group is publicly accused of deliberately disadvantaging sales...
BusinessMemberMay 12, 2025
Zara celebrates 50th anniversary with Steven Meisel video
May 9, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first Zara store. Inditex and the fashion chain are celebrating this event with the renovation of the first store and the release of a video directed by Steven Meisel, featuring 50 iconic models, including Amber Valletta, Twiggy, Carla Bruni, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Marisa...
Fashion May 9, 2025
Inditex remains committed to the US: Inside Zara’s new New York ‘flagship’
Madrid – Addressing any doubts about its commitment to the US market, Zara, Inditex’s main fashion chain, dressed up in New York last Thursday to welcome customers to its renovated Hudson Yards store. The Spanish fashion firm has begun to roll out its latest store concept from this impressive ‘flagship store’. As one of the most strategic of the...
RetailFeaturedMay 7, 2025
Anticipation in Russia Regarding ‘Informal Negotiations’ for Inditex’s Return
Madrid – Is Inditex preparing to return to Russia? That is precisely what the Parlamentskaya Gazeta, the official media outlet of the Russian Parliament, suggested. It openly pointed to the “informal negotiations” that the Spanish fashion multinational is supposedly holding for the potential, and soon, return of its brands to the Russian market....
BusinessFeaturedMay 6, 2025
UNOde50 strengthens its position in the US and lands on Nordstrom's marketplace
Madrid – Spanish jewellery brand UNOde50 is accelerating its international expansion and growth plan, further strengthening its presence in the US. The US is a particularly strategic market for the brand. UNOde50 is now trying to gain traction through online channels, bringing its collections to the marketplace of the US department store chain...
RetailFeaturedApr 29, 2025
Puig maintains outlook after opening year with sales increase of 7.8 percent
Madrid – Even with a blackout and unprecedented problems in communications networks in the history of Spain, the fashion and beauty multinational Puig responded to its scheduled meeting with investors. As planned, it presented the sales figures recorded during the first quarter of its new fiscal year of 2025 on Monday, after the markets closed....
BusinessFeaturedApr 29, 2025