Lefties, the budget fashion chain operated by Spanish giant Inditex since 1999, is about to embark on an ambitious European expansion plan.
Lefties is positioned in the entry-level price segment, having originally been an inventory clearance retailer for Inditex’s Zara chain. The brand is set to take its first steps in several key European markets next year, as reported by Spanish fashion news outlet Modaes.
In France, it will debut in an as yet unspecified city, as well as in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. Contacted by FashionNetwork.com, the Inditex group’s French management did not wish to comment on the news.
Lefties has a strong presence in Spain and Portugal and currently operates a chain of approximately 200 stores across 18 markets worldwide, including notably the Middle East, where in recent years it made a breakthrough in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
Lefties sells ready-to-wear, underwear, accessories and footwear for women, men and children. It recently also introduced home decoration, to acquire more of a lifestyle aura. Lefties is positioned in a market segment where chains like Primark and Zeeman are currently thriving and has recently been veering towards higher-quality products and a more defined style.
