Global Fashion Giants

Global Fashion Giants

The world’s largest fashion groups set the pace of the global industry. Inditex, LVMH, Nike, Shein or Fast Retailing are among the players leading the sector with billions in revenue, international reach and structures that act as a thermometer for the entire business. Global Fashion Giants provides an annual snapshot of the biggest companies in global fashion: their evolution, key figures, strategies and the moves shaping the present and future of the industry.

The Legacy of Capa Ideal: How Lojas Renner Became a Retail Giant

The Legacy of Capa Ideal: How Lojas Renner Became a Retail Giant

By María Bertero

23 jul 2025 - 05:00

With operations spanning three countries and eight brands under its belt, the Brazilian giant boasts annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. Over its 100-year journey, the company transformed from its beginnings in wool capes to winning over JC Penney.

Foot Locker: The Rise and Fall of the Referee That Lost Its Authority in the Sportswear Aren

By Pilar Riaño

9 jun 2025 - 05:00

Before becoming the striped-icon of athletic retail, Foot Locker’s roots trace back to two retail pioneers — Frank Winfield Woolworth and George Kinney. Their separate ventures eventually merged, laying the groundwork for what would become a sportswear empire now facing new challenges under Dick’s Sporting Goods’ ownership.

G-III: The Industrial Powerhouse With a Voracious Appetite for Acquisitions

By Pilar Riaño

15 abr 2025 - 05:00

From its industrial roots to rapid expansion, G-III has grown into a fashion powerhouse through strategic licensing deals and acquisitions. Guided by the Goldfarb family, who continue to lead the company today, the American giant shows no signs of slowing its acquisitive momentum.

Riachuelo: Brazilian DNA of the fast fashion giant

By María Bertero

25 mar 2025 - 05:00

Founded in the 1940s, Riachuelo has evolved into one of Latin America’s foremost fashion retailers, maintaining a stronghold exclusively in Brazil. With annual revenues surpassing €1.5 billion, the brand stands as a dominant force in the fast fashion landscape, blending local heritage with mass-market appeal.

OTB: The Relentless Warrior with Denim as Its Atman

By Pilar Riaño

11 mar 2025 - 05:00

With the rebellious Diesel as its flagship, entrepreneur Renzo Rosso has forged a powerhouse group encompassing Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, and Viktor&Rolf, alongside two industrial divisions. Now, the company sets its sights on an IPO, aiming to fuel the next stage of its relentless growth.