Carlos Chavarría
Fertile ground: Lanzarote’s business boom
On the eastern edge of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote’s hospitality scene is proving that there’s value in championing creativity. We meet the entrepreneurs firing up this volcanic outpost.
Novel approach: Casa del Libro, the Spanish bookseller taking on Amazon overseas
Casa del Libro prides itself on democratising literature and elevating the book-buying experience. Now it’s expanding across the country and competing with major corporations worldwide.
How HQs with in-built factories are keeping staff engaged and improving their products
Not long ago, many were questioning the need to have offices at all – but there’s a growing awareness that proximity to production can help to keep standards high.
Move over, Ikea: How Spanish brands are taking over your home
Brands from Italy and Scandinavia have long dominated the global furniture market. The latter has become renowned for producing work under the banner of “democratic design”, creating functional contemporary furniture that is also excellent…
How Latin American influence is reshaping Madrid
The benefits of Latin America’s influx into Madrid go far beyond its nickname of the ‘new Miami’.
Madrid’s fashion scene is booming, and Salesas is leading the charge
The Salesas neighbourhood in downtown Madrid has transformed into a new mecca for Spanish fashion.
