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EXPLAINED: Amancio ortega | Vintage Vibes

7,400 stores, $147 billion fortune, zero interviews; meet the most powerful man in fashion you never see

Amancio Ortega built the Zara empire from a small clothing job in Spain to a global retail business worth billions. Today, Inditex operates in more than 200 markets and remains the world’s largest fast fashion retailer. Ortega changed fashion forever through speed, affordable style, and customer-driven retail strategy.

The Economic Times

From humble beginnings to a Billion Global empire: The story of Zara Founder Amancio Ortega

Amancio Ortega’s rise from modest beginnings in Spain to global billionaire status is a story of vision and persistence. Starting work in a clothing store at a young age, he built deep knowledge of textiles and retail before launching small ventures that eventually led to Zara in 1975. He later…

The Economic Times

Mango founder’s son arrested on suspicion of killing his father after fatal fall on hike

Jonathan Andic, son of Isak Andic, arrested on suspicion of homicide two years after his father died while out hiking

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Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest real estate tycoon

With a fortune that places him among the richest people on the planet, the founder of Inditex reinforces his position in the real estate business worldwide.

Euronews

Billionaire Zara founder Amancio Ortega to receive €3.23bn dividend

Payment for Inditex founder, the world’s 15 richest person, tops last year’s dividend of €3.1bn

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 Richest People in the World 2025: Elon Musk Leads as Tech Billionaires Control £1.44 Trillion Fortune

Forbes reveals how technology giants dominate the world's richest list as billionaire fortunes reach record highs in 2025.

International Business Times UK

How Spain put up wealth taxes – without chasing away the billionaires

Amid calls for Rachel Reeves to bring in a new levy for the super-rich, Madrid offers lessons for policymakers

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Zara at 50: how the brand rose to the top – and what it’s doing to stay there

As fashion empire hits middle age, it’s cutting costs and closing stores, shifting to larger outlets and new products

The Guardian - UK

Naomi Campbell, Twiggy, Cindy Crawford and more star in Zara’s 50th birthday video

The star-studded video features 50 models wearing the label’s new anniversary collection.

The Independent UK

‘Irving Penn: Centennial’ offers an unparalleled look at the seminal American photographer’s oeuvre

A new retrospective in A Coruña, Spain celebrates the meticulous grandeur of Irving Penn, spanning fashion editorial, still-life, nudes and portraiture across seven decades

Wallpaper

The Centibillionaires Club: 15 People Worth Over $100 Billion And Three More About To Join Their Ranks

Although there are only 15 centibillionaires, their combined wealth is around $2.3 trillion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

International Business Times UK

There are only 15 people whose wealth is greater than $100 billion (and some would be richer if they weren't giving it away)

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault remains in the $100 billion club despite a stock decline removing more than $10 billion from his net worth overnight.

Fortune

Dior, Zoom, GAP And More: 20 Businesses Founded By Entrepreneurs Aged 30 And Over

Numerous renowned CEOs, including Henry Ford and Colonel Sanders, started their successful entrepreneurial journeys after the age of 30, proving that significant career achievements can happen later in life.

International Business Times UK

Spain's richest man in talks to buy 'landmark' building in Edinburgh city centre

SPAIN’S richest man is in talks to purchase a flagship office block in Edinburgh city centre...

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Zara Founder Ortega Acquires Florida Warehouse for 3M

Zara magnate Ortega strikes again by purchasing a Florida warehouse for a staggering 3 million, showcasing his empire's relentless expansion.

Daily Mirror

Zara customers blown away after learning clothes giant got its name by accident

Many of us shop at Zara regularly for our clothes - but do you know what the shop's name really means? It turns out most people don't, as it's nothing to do with the founder

Liverpool Echo

We've all just realised that Zara used to have a different name

The fashion giant started out in a city in Spain

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zara Owner Inditex’s Profit Jump in First Year with Marta Ortega at Helm

Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday posted a 27% net profit increase in 2022 as sales exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the first full year since Marta Ortega, daughter of founder Amancio Ortega, took over at the helm of the company. In-store and online sales for the world's biggest fashion retailer reached…

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Manchester Evening News

Manchester United Supporters' Trust chief calls for Chelsea-style takeover from the Glazers

The Glazer family announced on Tuesday that they were exploring the possibility of selling Man United

Manchester Evening News

New potential Manchester United buyers register interest as former interested party withdraws

There is no shortage of interest in Man United with an increasing number of names being linked with a potential takeover.

Manchester Evening News

Every potential new Manchester United owner detailed as Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirms plans

Man Utd owners the Glazer Family confirmed they were putting the club up for sale on Tuesday evening via a statement

Manchester Evening News

Saudi Arabia would ‘definitely support’ Manchester United takeover bid

With the Glazers putting Man United up for sale, Saudi Arabia says it would support a bid from a native private investor.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd takeover: Zara founder Amancio Ortega throws hat in ring to buy club from Glazers

The Glazers have put Manchester United up for sale and Zara founder Amancio Ortega has expressed an interest in buying the club with Apple and Sir Jim Ratcliffe also keen

Manchester Evening News

'Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are next' - Manchester United fans react to Amancio Ortega's interest

Forbes claim Ortega is worth $61.3billion and he's now registered his interest in buying Man United off the Glazers

Manchester Evening News

Who is Amancio Ortega? The Spanish billionaire interested in buying Manchester United

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega is understood to have informed executives of his interest in buying Manchester United.

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