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Inditex Sales Slow as Economic Headwinds Hit the High Street
PARIS — Zara parent company Inditex is starting 2025 on its back foot, with lower-than-expected sales in the three months to April 30. Sales rose 4.2 percent at constant currency, a notable slowdown from the company's long-running streak of double-digit growth. The figure also fell short of analysts' expectations for 5.6 percent growth year-over-year. More from WWD Designer Vincent Van Duysen Opens Antwerp Home for Zara Home+ 4th Collection First Look: A New Zara at The Grove Kate Moss' and Bobby Gillespie's Zara Capsule Is All Rock 'n' Roll 'Following a very strong post-pandemic period, its sales base is now larger and its operating margin has reverted to above its long-term average. We expect a more moderate rate of sales and EPS growth this year and as such in our view valuation looks fairly full compared to some other retailers and also the luxury sector,' RBC analyst Richard Chamberlain said in a trading note. Despite macroeconomic pressures, Inditex signaled a more encouraging trend for the second quarter, with sales up 6 percent year-over-year at constant currency from May 1 to June 9. The parent company of Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius and Oysho saw tempered numbers in other key categories, with gross profit up 1.5 percent to 5 billion euros, while operating expenses were up 2.3 percent. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) ticked up 1 percent to 2.4 billion euros, while operating profit (EBIT) increased by 0.3 percent to 1.6 billion euros. Net income for the quarter rose 0.8 percent to 1.3 billion euros. The company is continuing to revamp its retail network. More than 130 smaller or underperforming stores across all brands are being closed, while net retail space is expected to grow by 5 percent. The focus is on larger, more modern store formats, including expansions at The Grove in Los Angeles and Noon Square in Seoul, South Korea. Store upgrades were also carried out across other Inditex concepts, including Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear in London, and Oysho in Paris. New Zara stores have recently opened in Athens, Greece, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Improving its services, Zara launched Travel Mode for customers in the UK, Italy, and Japan, a service allowing delivery of online purchases to wherever a customer is staying. The rollout will soon extend to France, Spain, and Turkey. Inditex is also advancing its logistics infrastructure to support global growth. A new distribution center in Zaragoza, Spain, is scheduled to open this summer. The upgraded logistics system is now fully operational at Zara and is being implemented across other brands, including Bershka and Pull&Bear. Inditex will also see a board change at its upcoming annual meeting on July 15, with José Arnau stepping down and Roberto Cibeira, CEO of Pontegadea, set to take his place. Best of WWD Harvey Nichols Sees Sales Dip, Losses Widen in Year Marred by Closures Nike Logs $1.3 Billion Profit, But Supply Chain Issues Persist Zegna Shares Start Trading on New York Stock Exchange Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Threesomes, lesbian romps & the young age she lost her virginity – Kate Moss' raciest sex secrets revealed
Read on to see why Pete almost dumped the supermodel A MOSS SEE Threesomes, lesbian romps & the young age she lost her virginity – Kate Moss' raciest sex secrets revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHE shot to fame in the 90s as an unstoppable supermodel, but it didn't take long for her wild party girl lifestyle to dominate the headlines. From partying all night to having a string of male suitors, including Johnny Depp, Jamie Doran and of course, her infamous relationship with Pete Doherty, frontman of The Libertines. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Kate Moss' love life has constantly made headlines Credit: Scope 9 The supermodel has been surrounded by rumours about what goes on behind closed doors Credit: Getty 9 Here we look at the 51-year-old's sex secrets from famous threesomes to wearing out Pete Doherty Credit: Getty And while the 51-year-old hasn't addressed rumours of her antics, enough have been shared to give a glimpse into what her life is really like. Now, Kate has revealed her party days are behind her, which was seen last year when she was helped out of a Stevie Nicks gig early. She told Harpers Bazaar she no longer went clubbing, adding: 'I'm not a hell-raiser. But don't burst the bubble. Behind closed doors, for sure I'm a hell-raiser.' From lesbian flings to threesomes with the stars, here, we look at Kate Moss' raciest confessions. Early Start Kate revealed she lost her virginity at the young age fo 14 just before being scouted and becoming the world's most memorable supermodel. She recalls walking through JFK Airport after a family holiday in the Bahamas, feeling on top of the world. In her own words, the 50-year-old model recalls how she was smoking a cigarette and thinking she was 'the bee's knees' as she had just lost her virginity. It was at that moment she was scouted by the brother of Storm Management founder Sarah Doukas. She was offered a top modelling gig while at the airport – and has never looked back career-wise. 9 Kate revealed she was just 14 when she lost her virginity on holiday Credit: Rex Kate Moss looks all partied out as she heads home with mystery man Cheeky Surprise After rising to fame in the 90s, Kate was introduced to up-and-coming actor Johnny Depp and the pair enjoyed a three year romance before calling it quits. The pair still remain close to this day and Kate has publicly spoken out about their romance in recent years. Kate was on The Big Breakfast show with host Gaby Roslin when she was asked what gifts Johnny had bought her. 'He gave me a diamond necklace which he had hidden down the crack of his a**e!' she exclaimed. Years later, she again reminisced about the jewelry. 'He said, 'Come on, we're going to the Russian Tea Room for dinner' … as we were going out the door, he said, 'Kate, I've got something on my arse, you have to look, I don't know what it is, will you have a look for me,'' she told Nick Knight's Fashion Film. 'I'd only known him like three months! I put my hand down the back of his trousers and pulled out this f–king Tiffany necklace. It was nice not to find a boil. That necklace is f–king class…' And that's not all, Johnny once revealed that he and Kate had sex in every single one of the 63 rooms of the legendary Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, and he reportedly filled a tub with champagne at London's Portobello Hotel for them to bathe in. 9 Johnny and Kate's whirlwind romance is still looked on fondly Credit: Getty Lesbian Flings The book, Champagne Supernovas: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the 90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion, alleges Kate was happy to experiment. According to to fashion PA Rebecca White, her alleged lesbian sex sessions were often fuelled by copious amounts of drugs and alcohol. Rebecca, who first met Kate in the 90s' and partied with her countless times, said: "When Kate is under the influence of drugs, she becomes incredibly uninhibited. "She is naturally a very sexually open person. But, when she's doing cocaine, she will fall into bed with whoever she chooses. Women as well as men." 9 Kate allegedly likes to experiment Credit: Getty Three's a Crowd Shortly after her and Johnny's breakup up it's reported Kate went back to London to party with her A-lister friends. Sleeping around, doing more drugs,' a friend says of that time. 'It gets back to him that she's out of control, and he's not surprised. He did drugs, but he knew how much to take and how much not to, and she just wouldn't stop.' Around the same time, Kate was reported to hook up with several of her female friends — including Jude Law's wife, Sadie Frost, who, the anonymous friend says, began to fall for Kate. According to the book written by Maureen Callahan, when Frost told Law, he was excited by it. The trio became entangled. Normally, Sadie was wildly possessive of Jude — she claimed to have sent 'little death threats' to his newest co-star, a 16-year-old Claire Danes — but Kate was Queen of Primrose Hill, so Sadie kept her mouth shut. 'They all partied together, slept together,' says a colleague. 'It was a very soulless life they led In her own book, Sadie didn't write specifically about their alleged affair but did admit: "She's got an amazing personality and, of course, it's what she looks like, but it's also who she is. She just radiates life, lust, sex, everything." 9 reports suggest sadie and Kate had a fling along with Jude law Credit: Getty Images - Getty Worn Out Kate's turbulent on-off relationship with Pete Doherty in 2005 and 2007 was the talk of the town. While the pair mainly kept tight-lipped about their affair, Pete apparently opened up when he was locked up in prison. Pete confessed all to his cellmate Tony Sansom and gave him permission to write a book for him about his sex life with the model, titling it Kate On A Plate. He confessed all about their "kinky orgies" and even admitted to wanting to leave akte because her appetite for sex 'wore him out'. 'Some of the lads on the wing couldn't believe their ears, but he was serious,' said Tony. 'He said Kate wore him out and he wasn't sure if he could cope with her anymore.' Boasting about his racy sex life with the supermodel, Pete revealed their trysts even took place in a department store when they were caught together in the toilet by security guards. Discussing more about their red-hot sessions, Tony wrote: "He told us about one crazy night in Italy, where loads of X-rated things went on. It sounded like a wild time and I think everybody who heard his story was pretty jealous. 9 Pete revealed all about his and Kate's sex life while in prison Credit: Getty - Contributor
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Automotive
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'Nationally renowned' car boot sale returning to Norfolk estate
A car boot sale that attracts thousands of people looking to find items "money cannot usually buy" is back for its ninth year. The Stately Car Boot Sale which raises money for the Norfolk Churches Trust is to return to Sennowe Park, near Fakenham, in May. The trust is predicting that this year's event will top 2022's record of 10,000 visitors and more than 200 pitches. Visitors can purchase a variety of antiques from a range of pitches, including those from Norfolk stately homes (Image: Norfolk Churches Trust)Antiques, paintings and historical items from stately homes across Norfolk will be among the items on offer. Previous years saw a buyer purchase a John Galliano wedding dress, the same designer who made Kate Moss' wedding gown. Norfolk Churches Trust chair, Rosabelle Batt, said: 'We are thrilled to be back at Sennowe for another wonderful Stately Car Boot Sale. "It's a great event with so many unique items for sale and an atmosphere that is really special. READ MORE: "To add to that, it has grown into a renowned event nationally as well as an impressive fundraiser to properly help us support church repairs. "We hope to top the £83,000 raised at the last sale." Food and drink vendors will be on-site offering refreshments to bargain hunters. Applications for a pitch for the sale on May 4 can be made through the Stately Car Boot Sale event page on the Norfolk Churches Trust website. Norfolk Churches Trust was established in 1976 and raises money to help protect churches and chapels across the county.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Professor scoops hat-trick of beauty queen titles
A mum who spent 10 years studying to become a professor says she has 'a new respect for Kate Moss' - as the toughest moment in her career was learning to walk in high heels. Motivational speaker Professor Dr Parin Somani usually splits her time between teaching, academic research, and writing books in London with humanitarian trips to India, particularly helping young people. So when Dr Somani was invited to take part in a beauty queen contest instead of just speaking at it, she decided to give it a go believing it would be easier than years spent with her nose in books in academia. But the 55-year-old, who completed her studies in leadership management in Keisie International University in Dallas, Texas, was stunned when she discovered it was not a walk in the park. She spent weeks tottering around in four-inch heels in a desperate bid to perfect her best model-worthy catwalk strut. Dr Somani, founder and CEO of the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD), admitted mastering the skill was a 'totally different ballgame' to anything she'd done previously. READ MORE: Mum loses everything after air fryer 'exploded' while she was out READ MORE: Dad who stabbed daughter, 14, in chest in play fight guilty of murder But her grit and determination paid off as she scooped three beauty queen titles of Mrs India and Mrs Brit Asian in 2021 and Mrs Enigma World in 2022 - proving she's both brains and beauty. Despite being offered lucrative Bollywood movie deals off the back of her wins, Dr Somani turned them down instead choosing to dedicate her time to helping more people with her humanitarian work. Dr Somani, from Barnet, North London, said: "I had to learn how to walk like a model in 3.5-inch heels. It was a completely different ballgame learning the walk compared to academic work. I couldn't walk, it took me several weeks to learn how to perfect it. "I had to practise a lot, it's hard work. People are cheering and clapping but they don't know how much hard work has gone into it behind the scenes. I have a new respect for catwalk models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss who make it look effortless." The mum-of-three was initially going to just speak at the beauty contest, but says organisers encouraged her to hit the main stage as the ultimate way to motivate others. Dr Somani said: "I work as a motivational speaker and a humanitarian. Initially my journey started as just speaking at Mrs Queen of India and Mrs India but they asked me to take part to inspire the girls. "When asked to join as a beauty contestant as a role model for other participants I was unsure how practical it would be but the lady said 'I'll teach you everything. It'll really help our other girls'. "Taking part in beauty contests is inspiring people in a different way, to see me as a success in motion. It's not just looking at the beauty of the woman, but the beauty of the brain too and how you've helped society. It shows you can have brains and beauty." The three-time TEDx speaker, who founded London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD) online digital platform providing skills-building and self-improvement courses, said there was an unexpected outcome from her success on stage. Off the back of her wins Dr Somani said she was offered lucrative Bollywood movie deals but shunned them to further pursue a humanitarian career inspired by Mother Teresa. Dr Somani said: "After winning the competitions I was offered the main roles in Bollywood movies with big stars including Rajinikanth, who is considered 'the God of the South' and many others. "It was very flattering but I didn't want to become a movie star, my main ambition was to be a Mother Teresa figure and do humanitarian work and make a global change. "I said to the director 'thanks so much for offering it to me but I don't think I'm a suitable candidate'. When he asked 'why?' I said I wanted to help society with humanitarian work." The beauty queen winner, who cites Mother Teresa and Mahatma Gandhi as her inspirations, said she wants to help as many people as she can. Dr Somani, who also studied Media Communication at Universal Press Media Education Vidyapith affiliated with shine international university in India, said: "I'm connected to hundreds of universities around the world. "In my philanthropic work I coach the under-privileged, help people to become empowered and also do youth development work. I also help set up businesses, help with education and provide a helping hand in the UK to young people and seniors. "I want to continue the legacy of Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi and Aga Khan - they're my role models. My aim is to help humanity until my last breath."
