Business|In Depth

El Corte Inglés targets "Net Zero" by 2050 with new sustainability plan

Madrid - El Corte Inglés, the Spanish department store group, has launched its new 2025-2030 Sustainability Master Plan, reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility. The plan is a comprehensive roadmap aimed at achieving "Net Zero" status by 2050, with a focus on minimizing the company’s environmental impact and reducing...

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Armani fined 3.5 million euros by CMA for unfair practices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Giorgio Armani Spa and G.A Operations Spa 3.5 million euros for allegedly misleading consumers with false claims of ethical and social responsibility. The CMA's investigation found that the companies' marketing, which emphasised their commitment to sustainability and worker well-being,...

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Retail|Interview

CEO interview: Kapten & Son embarks on UK retail expansion with London store

Kapten & Son is venturing into a new realm. The German travel brand is set to embark on a new flight path in the UK, where it is due to land in London with its first regional flagship store. After achieving success in the retail market of mainland Europe, with stores in Frankfurt, Vienna and Amsterdam, co-founder and chief executive officer,...

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Fashion

Resort SS26 prints & patterns: 3-D florals, plaids and stripes

Resort SS26 Prints & Patterns: 3-D Florals, Plaids and Stripes For the Resort 2026 season, designers played it safe with print and pattern, mostly confirming the trends of the past few seasons. That included plaid, stripes, florals and animal prints. One point of interest though is how prints have become trans-seasonal, especially for Resort...

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