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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar, MY:

Spanish fashion retailer Zara said Tuesday (March 17) it has entered into a two-year "artistic partnership" with controversial British designer John Galliano. [1]

Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] Sam Thompson offered fans another glimpse of his impressive 'glow-up' as he headed to the gym on Wednesday. [2]

TOKYO/LONDON -- After briefly pulling ahead of Zara this year in terms of market value, Uniqlo has fallen well behind the European fast fashion leader as vaccinated individuals in Western economies refresh their wardrobes for post-lockdown life. [3]

TOKYO -- Fast Retailing, the Japanese operator of the casual clothing chain Uniqlo, has narrowed the gap against Zara, the global apparel leader in market value, as investors applaud the company's major presence in China. [4]

GENEVA -- Two European apparel titans are aggressively expanding their store networks and introducing various brands to new markets, wielding the resources to support a well-rounded growth that rivals appear unable to match. [5]

TOKYO -- The CEO of Inditex, the owner of Spanish global clothing brand Zara, said he still sees China as an opportunity despite the country's sluggish economy and the company is considering expanding its online business there. [6]

GUANGZHOU -- China's Fashion Momentum Group (FMG) is stepping up the expansion of its Benlai casualwear brand, which has a functional edge designed to compete with Uniqlo and Gap. [7]

JAKARTA -- Indonesian retail operator Mitra Adiperkasa has marked its entrance into the Vietnamese market with the opening of its first Zara outlet outside Indonesia. [8]

Sources
[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-18 · 75% match

Is John Galliano making a full comeback? Zara partners with the fashion designer

Spanish fashion retailer Zara said Tuesday (March 17) it has entered into a two-year "artistic partnership" with controversial British designer John Galliano.

[2] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2025-07-23 · 85% match

Sam Thompson shows off his ripped physique as he heads to the gym after revealing his impressive 'glow-up' following split from Zara McDermott

Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] Sam Thompson offered fans another glimpse of his impressive 'glow-up' as he headed to the gym on Wednesday.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-06-10 · 85% match

Uniqlo slips further behind Zara as Asia vaccine drives stumble

TOKYO/LONDON -- After briefly pulling ahead of Zara this year in terms of market value, Uniqlo has fallen well behind the European fast fashion leader as vaccinated individuals in Western economies refresh their wardrobes for post-lockdown life.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-06-19 · 85% match

Uniqlo gains on Zara for apparel market cap crown

TOKYO -- Fast Retailing, the Japanese operator of the casual clothing chain Uniqlo, has narrowed the gap against Zara, the global apparel leader in market value, as investors applaud the company's major presence in China.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-03-16 · 85% match

H&M, Zara operator fashion aggressive global expansion

GENEVA -- Two European apparel titans are aggressively expanding their store networks and introducing various brands to new markets, wielding the resources to support a well-rounded growth that rivals appear unable to match.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-10-29 · 85% match

Zara owner's CEO: China remains an 'important market'

TOKYO -- The CEO of Inditex, the owner of Spanish global clothing brand Zara, said he still sees China as an opportunity despite the country's sluggish economy and the company is considering expanding its online business there.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-08-19 · 85% match

China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants

GUANGZHOU -- China's Fashion Momentum Group (FMG) is stepping up the expansion of its Benlai casualwear brand, which has a functional edge designed to compete with Uniqlo and Gap.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-09-19 · 75% match

Indonesia's Mitra Adiperkasa takes Zara into Vietnam

JAKARTA -- Indonesian retail operator Mitra Adiperkasa has marked its entrance into the Vietnamese market with the opening of its first Zara outlet outside Indonesia.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-06-19 · 75% match

Uniqlo, Zara owners face new Paris lawsuit over Uyghur forced labor

PARIS -- Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing, Zara owner Inditex and Skechers are among the retailers facing fresh allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang and other parts of China in a new lawsuit filed by The European Uyghur Institute in Paris.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-07-15 · 75% match

China's Zara challenger Urban Revivo ramps up global growth plans

GUANGZHOU -- Urban Revivo, a Chinese fast fashion retailer that has outgrown global brands like Zara and H&M in its home market, now aims to bring the competition to its rivals' international turf.

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