Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has posted the highest half-year profits in its history, earning €2.98 billion in the first half of the year through July. The company's sales rose 7.6% to €19.755 billion, with growth recorded across both physical stores and online channels. The results underscore Inditex's continued dominance in global fast fashion at a time when many retailers are struggling with shifting consumer demand.