Inditex will end a key stage in its business history with the closure of the first store in Zaralocated on Juan Flórez de A street Coruna.

The establishment, opened in 1975will close its doors at the end of this month after being left out of the group’s current commercial strategy.

The decision responds to a profound change in the store model promoted by the Galician company, aimed at large stores with comprehensive proposals and greater technological deployment, to the detriment of smaller stores such as the historic A Coruña point of sale.

The premises are barely 300 square meters, a size that no longer meets current standards. Zara. The closure will occur less than a year after the celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary, which turned the space into a symbol of its origin and evolution.

Why did Inditex decide to close the first Zara store?

The closure of the premises Juan Florez is part of the global strategy of Inditex to concentrate its commercial activity in large format stores.

These spaces allow women’s, men’s and children’s collections to be brought together in the same environment, in addition to integrating new shopping experiences and digital solutions.

In recent years, the group has made steady progress in closing small establishments to reinforce its presence in larger and more strategic locations. Zaraas the flagship brand, led this transformation process within the textile group.

The termination of the rental contractscheduled for January 31finished sealing the decision. The property does not belong to Pontegadea, the real estate arm of Inditex, which facilitated the exit without a business continuity plan in that space.

What will happen to the workers and the legacy of the historic premises?

11 people currently work in the store, to whom the company offered relocation to other Zara establishments in the city of To Coruña.

Among them is the store on Compostela Street, located a few meters away, and the Marineda City shopping center, both with surfaces greater than 2,000 square meters.

These establishments concentrate the brand’s new commitment, which incorporates concepts such as Zacaffé, Zara’s own cafeteria, and differentiated spaces aimed at a more premium fashion proposal.

The closure of the first Zara does not erase its symbolic value. The premises were recently transformed into a temporary museum during the 50th anniversary celebrationswith exhibitions of commemorative pieces, historical publications and cultural activities. With his final farewell, Inditex closes a founding chapter in its history, while reinforcing a business model designed for the future.