Zara
Zara is a Spanish fast-fashion retailer and the flagship chain of the Inditex group. The brand specializes in apparel, accessories, and footwear, operating a global distribution model characterized by a vertically integrated supply chain.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Spain
HQ City
Arteixo
Founded
1975
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
BME
Tax Domicile
ES
Ultimate Parent
Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. (Inditex)
Data Hosting
ES
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
moderate
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
OEKO-TEX, ZDHC
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1975
First store opened
Amancio Ortega opened the first Zara store in A Coruña, Spain.
1985
Inditex founded
Industria de Diseño Textil (Inditex) was established as the holding company for Zara.
2001
IPO
Inditex launched its initial public offering on the Madrid Stock Exchange.