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Zara Owner Inditex’s Sales Slow in Early Weeks of First Quarter
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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 10.5% for all of 2024. The Arteixo, Spain-based company’s shares plunged 7.5% in Madrid, the biggest drop in five years.