ZARA

STITCHING UP A FORTUNE:-




The Store was orignally to be called ZORBA, after 'Zorba the Greek' movie, but the sign was modified to avoid confusion with a nearby bar.  

ROSALIA MERA, (1944 - 2013) Co-Founder of the ZARA clothing empire and the richest woman in Spain,passed away on Thursday.

In 1955, Drop out of school at 11, start work as a seamstress at 13.Marries with Amanio Ortega (A Railway Worker's son) in 1966. And start together designing gowns and lingerie at home. In 1975, they set up first ZARA Store in La Coruna, Spain. In 1985, The holding company Inditex comes into being. In 1986 , Divorces Oretga, but retains 7% stake in Company. In 2012, ZARA opens more than one store  a day during the Year. Finally, In 2013, Forbes, lists her as World's 195th richest billionaire. Estimated Fortune nearby $1.6 bn. 

It now has 1763 stores across the globe. 

INDITEX, (HOLDING COMPANY)

  • 8 Retail Brands
  • 1.2 Lakh Employee
  • 6,058 stores in 86 Countries.
  • Produces 840 million garments a Year. 


“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” 
― MJN

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