The company partners with Decotherapy to offer personalized design services, financing, and expert support, launching first in Spain.

Spain’s e-commerce reached $30B-$32B in 2023, but projections for 2025 vary from $42B to $47B. ONTSI, however, reports a 3x larger market, revealing major data discrepancies.

The Labor Inspectorate accuses Glovo of discrimination for requiring sexual orientation, gender, and ethnicity details in its job forms. A €30k fine is proposed.

CEVA’s 18,000 sqm Tarragona facility boosts Iberian operations. The site highlights sustainability, efficiency, and scalability to meet rising logistics demand.

Inditex’s Zacaffé initiative hits a snag as Italian brand Zicaffè opposes its EU trademark registration, claiming risk of confusion and brand misuse.

Costco plans a $32M store in Siero, sparking debate on large retailers' role in Asturias. New laws ease approvals, but unions oppose the project.

DHL eCommerce and CTT Expresso partner to dominate Iberia’s parcel market with a daily capacity of 1M+ shipments, aiming for $1B in joint revenue. Regulatory approval pending.

Inditex announces a strategic investment in Epoch Biodesign to boost sustainable enzymatic biorecycling. This move aligns with its commitment to circular fashion innovation.

Inditex, Zara's parent, posted 7.1% sales growth to $29.1B, profits rose 8.5% to $4.7B. It now operates 5,659 stores across 45 markets. Autumn/Winter sales climbed 9% YOY, solidifying the company’s global retail dominance.

TikTok Shop has launched in Spain, its first continental European market. With 20M monthly users, Spaniards can now shop directly in-app. This move follows TikTok’s $100M Black Friday success and precedes a potential U.S. ban.

Glovo shifts 15,000 riders in Spain to salaried roles, complying with labor laws. The move aligns with Spain’s Rider Law and follows government pressure. Delivery Hero expects a $100M EBITDA impact in 2025.

Inditex opened its first "Zacaffé" in Madrid, blending fashion with lifestyle. Located near Zara Man, it offers coffee, pastries, and branded merchandise. Plans include expansions to Tokyo and Seoul in 2025, redefining Zara as a cultural experience.

Glovo and Mars expand their partnership focusing on retail media strategies in Europe and more. The goal is a significant growth in their business by 2030 after achieving over 50% growth in Mars products on Glovo in just one year.

El Corte Inglés posted $220M profit in H1 FY2024, up 11%. Revenues hit $8.7B, rising 2.3%. EBITDA grew 12.3% to $566M, while net debt fell $205M. Retail sales rose 3.2%, and travel revenues surged 10.3%. All divisions saw gains.

Glovo introduces social features in its app, enabling users to share restaurant picks, follow friends for food recommendations, and interact with restaurateurs. CEO Oscar Pierre says 35% of users struggle to decide what to order.

Mango expands its online business to 12 new countries, including Angola, Belize, and Laos, bringing its presence to over 120 markets. The company reported over $1B in online revenue in 2023, making up 33% of total sales.

Ikea is piloting a secondhand marketplace called Ikea Preowned in Madrid and Oslo. Users can sell their old Ikea furniture and choose to be paid via bank transfer or an Ikea gift card with a 15% bonus. The trial ends in December 2024.

Spain’s CNMC fined Booking.com $447M for unfair terms and restricting competition. The company imposed unfair price clauses on hotels and only offered legal terms in English. Booking.com plans to appeal the decision, stating the EU’s Digital Market Act should address these issues. The company must comply with new regulations by November or face further penalties.

Uber Eats launches beach delivery service on ten Spanish beaches. Last summer, over 1,000 orders were placed at Playa de las Canteras. Now, with pick-up points along the coast, deliveries are more efficient. Enjoy a wide range of products without leaving your towel!

TikTok is launching in-app shopping in Spain and Ireland by October 2024. This move follows hiring 40 workers in Spain, showing the company’s focus on European eCommerce. Expansion to more countries in 2025 is planned.

Mango, celebrating its 40th anniversary, will open 500 new stores by 2026 in markets like the U.S., Spain, and India. Mango Home will launch standalone stores. The board expands to nine members, and CEO Toni Ruiz becomes a shareholder.

Shalion, a Madrid-based eCommerce intelligence firm, raised $5.5M from Seaya Ventures. The funding will enhance its big data platform's reach across Europe, the UK, and the US. CEO Germán Loewe aims to help brands and CPGs excel in digital retail.

Mango's new campaign for its limited-edition teen line is AI-generated. The initiative is part of its 2026 strategic plan, focusing on technological development. Mango's CTO, Jordi Alex, highlights the innovation and creative amplification through AI.

Zara has 61.8M items on Vinted, highlighting consumer trends and fast fashion’s dominance. Vinted also lists 59.7M H&M, 21.8M Shein, 21M Primark, and 10.2M Mango items. Circular fashion’s impact is debated as overproduction and short desirability cycles persist.

Zara, owned by Inditex, is expanding its live shopping broadcasts to the US, UK, and Europe between August and October. This follows successful trials in China on Douyin, boosting sales through weekly shows since last November.

Barcelona-based Puig, with a portfolio including Paco Rabanne, aims to raise over $2.7B in an upcoming IPO. Marc Puig believes this move will enhance competitiveness in the global beauty market. IPO momentum grows as market conditions improve.