Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. (Inditex) is a Spanish multinational company engaged in the design, manufacturing, distribution and retail of clothing, footwear and accessories. The company operates a portfolio of well‐known brands, including Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home and Uterqüe. Inditex’s business model is built on fast‐fashion principles, enabling the group to move designs from concept to store shelves in a matter of weeks and adapt quickly to shifting consumer trends.
Inditex manages the majority of its production processes in proximity to its headquarters in Arteixo, Galicia, Spain, while also leveraging a global network of suppliers and manufacturing partners across Europe, Asia and North Africa. This vertically integrated supply chain allows the company to maintain tight control over product quality and inventory levels. In addition to its extensive brick‐and‐mortar operations, Inditex has developed a robust e-commerce platform that complements its physical stores and serves customers in over 90 markets worldwide.
The roots of the company trace back to 1963, when founder Amancio Ortega opened a small workshop producing bathrobes. In 1975, the first Zara store was launched in downtown A Coruña, Spain, marking the beginning of Inditex’s retail expansion. The group was officially formed in 1985 and went public on the Madrid Stock Exchange in 2001. Over the ensuing decades, Inditex has pursued disciplined international growth, opening flagship stores in key capitals and forging partnerships to support local market entry.
Today, Inditex’s global network spans more than 7,000 stores and an integrated online business, serving millions of customers through a blend of digital and in-store experiences. The company is led by Chairwoman Marta Ortega Pérez and CEO Óscar García Maceiras, who continue to advance Inditex’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer responsiveness across its diverse brand portfolio.
