El Corte Inglés is the sector leader in Spain not only in department stores, but also in general retail.

Its image is one of quality,service,modernity,leadership,style,prestige, dynamism, attention to detail, and, above all, customer service.

The name has a high level of customer loyalty, which is evident in the fact that 60% of Spaniards hold an El Corte Inglés store card.

In addition to the department store format, the group also has one of the major Spanish travel agencies (Viajes El Corte Inglés, S.A), IT service companies (Informática El Corte Inglés,S.A.),insurance (Centro de Seguros y Servicios,Correduría de Seguros,S.A and Seguros El Corte Inglés, S.A), finance for all types of products and services (Financiera El Corte Inglés,E.F.C., S.A), convenience stores (OPENCOR),computer manufacturing (INVESTRONICA), fashion and complements chain (SFERA),hypermarkets (HIPERCOR); supermarkets (SUPERCOR),telephone services (TELECOR), decoration and DIY (BRICOR). El Corte Inglés is the second largest Spanish company in terms of turnover and employees.

Innovation is one its most characteristic features. It researches new customer needs, product use and application, the introduction of new services, diversification, store card features, etc.

Although the group has 22 offices and purchasing branches overseas,its major international recognition is the result of the fact that its stores in Spain are must-see places for the 60 million tourist who visit the country each year.For this reason,it is such an internationally renowned name.