Shares in the Zara owner fell after it reported a slowdown in sales growth, as the rise of Chinese low-cost online platforms heats up competition in the fast-fashion industry.

After years of riding a post-pandemic boom, Zara owner Inditex SA is showing signs of coming back to Earth. Sales of the world’s largest listed clothing retailer were off to a slower start in 2025, rising just 4% in the five weeks to March 10 on a constant-currency basis compared with 10.

ARTEIXO, Spain (Reuters) - The world's largest listed fashion retailer Inditex is well positioned to face the uncertainty about tariffs around the world as it sources its products in a wide range of different countries, Chief Executive Oscar Garcia Maceiras said on Wednesday.