El Corte Inglés Department Store

El Corte Inglés is the biggest department store group in Europe and a legendary icon of Spanish commerce. Founded in Madrid in 1935 by Ramón Areces, it began as a small tailor shop—from which it took its name, 'The English Cut'. Over the decades, it transformed into a massive retail empire known for its high-quality standards and diverse range of products, from fashion and electronics to gourmet food and household goods.

While the company sources products from all over the world, its own private-label goods are frequently manufactured in Spain and other European countries. The brand is deeply rooted in Spanish business culture and remains one of the country's most significant employers. To this day, the company maintains its headquarters in Madrid and continues to be the dominant force in the Iberian retail market.