Are there really fewer Zara stores? Yes, 459 fewer, since Marta Ortega leads InditexPhoto by TheoRivierenlaan on Pexels
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Are there really fewer Zara stores? Yes, 459 fewer, since Marta Ortega leads Inditex

Público11 September 2026 at 13:09

The Inditex group, owner of Zara and other fashion brands, has closed fewer Zara stores since Marta Ortega, daughter of founder Amancio Ortega, took the lead. According to the article, the number of stores of this brand decreased by 459 establishments.

With Marta Ortega at the helm of the group, Inditex closed more than 2000 stores of various brands, in a business restructuring strategy. This reduction in the company's physical presence represents a significant change in how the group operates.

The impact of this decision on the company's accounts was positive. The group's profits increased and, by 2026, had already reached 2980 million euros, demonstrating that the closure of stores did not negatively affect Inditex's financial results.

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