Zara owner Inditex has beaten expectations by reporting a 4% rise in sales. The group, which is the world’s largest fashion retailer, saw sales rise from EU3.59 billion last year to EU3.75 billion in the three months to June this year. The Spanish-based group has seen a slowdown in revenue and earnings over the past year, hurt by its exposure to emerging markets. However, Inditex is pushing into ecommerce and away from smaller stores towards larger flagship stores – efforts that are reflected in rising sales.