Zara
Zara is a Spanish fast fashion retail subsidiary of the Spanish multinational fashion design, manufacturing, and retailing group Inditex. Zara sells clothing, accessories, beauty products and perfumes. The head office is located at Arteixo in the province of A Coruña, Spain. In 2020 alone, it launched over twenty new product lines.
Current Estimated Losses
Based on 1 person(s) boycotting
These estimates involve complex assumptions and may appear higher or lower than expected, but they represent the best average approximation available1
For Boycott0
Against BoycottWhy Are We Boycotting?
Following a violent assault on a 14-year-old girl outside its Bristol Cabot Circus store in early March 2026, Zara UK stated that its "thoughts are with the victim" and that they are assisting the police with their investigation. BBC BBC +1 The incident and Zara's initial response triggered significant backlash, including a local protest, amid allegations that security staff had failed to provide refuge. Key details regarding the incident and responses include: The Incident: A teenage girl was attacked by a group of youths on March 4, 2026, in Philadelphia Street after she had entered the Zara store, reported for safety reasons. Controversy over Response: Reports and social media video alleged that security staff did not offer protection and instead instructed the girl to leave the store.
What can they do to make right?
Make a formal online apology and compensate the family and fire the staff.
Evidence
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Estimated 30 million global monthly active customers for Zara in 2023, factoring both online and offline store visits resulting in a purchase. Average monthly spend per shopper is $42.50, based on typical fast fashion purchase frequencies and basket sizes (industry benchmarks for retail: $20–$240/month/customer; Zara is at the mid-low end). Calculation for loss per customer per day: $42.50 ÷ 30 = $1.42. Gross monthly revenue: 30,000,000 customers × $42.50 = $1,275,000,000.