Inditex, the parent company of Zara, reported strong growth for the first nine months of 2024, with sales up 7.1% to 27.4 billion euros ($29.1 billion) and net profit rising 8.5% to 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion). The company saw a 9% revenue increase in the early holiday season, driven by successful fall/winter collections and a strong integration of store and online operations. Operating expenses grew slower than sales, and EBITDA rose 7.2% to 8 billion euros ($8.7 billion). Inditex expects 5% annual sales growth from 2024 to 2026.