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Sociologist by training, Mannetti led the establishment of the Italian design school IED in Spain in 2002. At the beginning of this year, the company placed him at the forefront of the country, where he already has two centres, in Barcelona and Madrid.

A report by Accenture shows that technological identities reveal in a more precise and personalized way the profile of each customer.

Last week the Swedish group launched the option to rent furniture to its customers. In fashion, although this model has existed for years, it is not until now when large companies are starting to consider it.

The company also took the case to the European courts after the Dutch footwear company Van Haren started marketing products with the red sole.

For the first time in history most part of the world’s population will be connected to the Internet, according to the report 2018 Digital Consumer Index: Identifying Key Opportunities for Digital Investment, prepared by Euromonitor.

According to a report by Capgemini, three out of four consumers would increase their shopping expenditure and try new products with a satisfactory delivery service, but just 1% would pay the full cost of the shipment.

The seventh edition of the congress once again brings together in Barcelona the top executives of the largest companies in Spanish fashion business.

The average expenditure of the Chinese tourist in Spain stood at 2,563 euros at the end of 2018, compared to 1,052 euros from Germany, one of the main markets of the country, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.

Responsible for the international expansion of Anthropologie since last July, Ruis points out that it is as difficult to compete with Amazon as with Zara and claims that the only way to do it is standing out.

From the website of the corner shop to its showcase, Instagram, WhatsApp groups or Facebook ads. The interaction points between the client and the brand have changed radically since the arrival of the Internet.

Competence more than efficiency of the processes or climate change, in the decision-making of managers of large companies there are factors that weight more than others, according to the report CEO’s curbed confidence spell caution by PwC.

In production, in supply, in distribution, in the final delivery or in the contact with the client. Technology has transformed all the points in the value chain, according to the 2019 consumer products outlook report by Deloitte.

The report Top 10 Global Consumer Trends, prepared annually by Euromonitor Consulting, underlines, as well, that consumers now are wiser and more self-sufficient.

The convention, which will be held on February 5 at Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC), will count on the participation of executives from companies of the sector like Inditex, Mango, Tendam, Desigual and Tous, as well as experts from consultancies like Deloitte or EY.

The biggest fashion distribution companies have barely touched this segment, where small companies must face another challenge: confronting the topic of the low profitability of this business.

Micro-trends, opinion makers, mid seasons or omnichannelity. Bruno Rodríguez Martínez, partner at Deloitte analyses what are the aspects fashion will have to face in the future.

Patricia Fernández Mesa, partner responsible for fashion and luxury in EY consultancy, goes over the changes that consumers experienced, now more connected with emotion rather than quality or price.

Ralph Lauren and Forever 21 bid farewell on the last Global Powers of Retailing ranking, prepared by Deloitte consulting. The US brands that continue in the list are Tapestry, Gap, Nike, L Brands and Tiffany.

Cósima Ramírez takes a #Selfie for Mds. The businesswoman is linked to the world of fashion since she was born. Her mother, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, is one of the most renowned Spanish designers.

The leading researcher of Spanish think tank Real Instituto Elcano explains the political, economic and trade situation Latin America is going through.

The Moody’s analysts are optimistic but careful about the future of retail.

The North American company of sportive wear and material is under investigation by the European Commission to determine if the country conferred it advantages to pay less taxes.

According to the report Expecting the unexpected written by HSBC bank, the downturn the luxury sector will undergo in 2019 will have a smaller impact on the sector conglomerates.

Alfred Vernís, Sustainability Academic Director at Inditex, will be responsible of the closure of the upcoming edition of the congress, which will be held on 5 February in Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC).

Throughout the next twelve months, the fashion industry will have to look for the model with which it will face the future. New markets, new values, new distribution and, mainly, new clients, will all determine the industry of fashion around the world.

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