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Inditex Reports Profit Miss Despite Strong August Sales
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Zara owner Inditex reported a strong start to its autumn trading, with currency-adjusted sales up 9% in August despite extreme heat reshaping shopping behavior across Europe.
- The Spanish fashion retailer's gross profit grew 8.3% in the first half to 11.6 billion, achieving a gross margin of 58.7% as the company navigates a complex global environment.
- Expanding its cheapest brand, Lefties, into Britain, Inditex plans to open in Germany next year to capture spending from lower-income shoppers alienated by Zara's push into higher price points.
- "These excellent results highlight the extraordinary capabilities of our teams," CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras said, adding the retailer continues to operate in a highly complex global environment.
- Retailers in Europe are changing sourcing schedules to adapt to hotter, longer summers, while Inditex invests heavily in logistics with annual capital expenditure three times that of rival Swedish brand H&M.
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Zara owner Inditex boosts profits as sales grow across board
Zara owner Inditex, one of the world's largest fashion retailers, reported Wednesday higher profits for the first half of its fiscal year as its brands withstood fierce competition and boosted sales.
The group reaches 19,755 million in income and improves its profit by 6.8% during the first semester.
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