Zara's parent company closed over 100 stores in 2025

Core Insights - Inditex, the parent company of Zara, has closed 132 stores since October 30, 2024, as part of a strategy to enhance its financial outlook [1][2] - The company reported a total of 5,527 locations at the end of the third quarter of 2025, down from 1,588 Zara stores a year ago to 1,528, reflecting a decrease of 60 stores [2] - Inditex has also reduced its Zara Home stores from 407 to 380, a reduction of 27 stores [2] Store Performance - The only brands within Inditex's portfolio that experienced growth were Lefties and Bershka, with Bershka increasing from 855 to 859 stores and Lefties from 203 to 213 stores between October 2024 and October 2025 [4] - Despite the closures, Inditex has opened new locations in 39 markets, including new Zara stores in Las Vegas and Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as a Zara Man store in Rome [5] Industry Context - Other retailers in the industry have faced similar challenges, with Victoria's Secret closing about 30 U.S. locations, Claire's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing nearly 300 stores, and Macy's planning to close 150 underperforming stores by 2026 [6]