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Spanish owner of Zara and pull and Bear The recent sales surge comes as the high street giant eases economic pressures and attracts shoppers with winter trends.
Inditex said sales in stores and online throughout November were 10.6% higher than the same month last year.
The group, which is one of the world’s largest fashion retailers and seen by many investors as a precursor to the high street, said its autumn and winter collections were popular with customers.
sales The third quarter between August and October totaled 9.8 billion euros (£8.6 billion) at constant currency rates, up 8.4% from the same period last year.
Earnings before interest and tax rose 11% year-on-year to 2.4 billion euros (£2.1 billion).
Inditex operated 5,527 stores at the end of October from its roster of brands, which also includes Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Osho.
Victoria Schaller, head of investments at Interactive Investor, said the retailer’s “autumn/winter collection is attracting customers, while the strength of the Spanish economy has also supported consumer demand”.
He added: “Despite a highly competitive fast fashion backdrop with cheaper rivals like Shein, this year’s US tariff uncertainty and weak consumer demand across many geographies, Inditex has managed to score for investors.”
Ms Schaller highlighted Inditex’s “long-term strength in rapidly delivering new products to stores and online to meet the demands of fashion followers and keep pace with the latest trends” in the latest set of results.
Inditex is on track to complete a two-year investment program worth 1.8 billion euros (£1.6 billion) by the end of the 2025 financial year.
With this, money has been invested in its logistics system and warehouse expansion.