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El Corte Inglés consolidates travel subsidiary
Overview
In late July 2026 shareholders approved the board’s proposals, reaffirming Javier Catena as chief executive and endorsing a new strategic plan to be presented in September. The plan calls for an ambitious investment programme focused on business growth, logistics upgrades and artificial‑intelligence technologies, while stressing the continued importance of physical stores as a differentiating asset.
The company announced a historic €250 million dividend, reflecting profit expectations of around €800 million on revenues projected above €15 billion. At the same meeting, the travel subsidiary Viajes El Corte Inglés was highlighted as a growth pillar, reporting €3.489 billion in revenue and a record €107 million EBITDA.
Subsequently, El Corte Inglés recorded a €220 million provision to purchase the remaining 25 % of VECI Travel Group from minority partner Tool Factory, aiming for full (100 %) ownership. The pending transaction, tied to a €24 million loan granted in 2022, would raise the travel arm’s stake from 75 % to 100 % and aligns with its contribution of €37 million net profit, about 6 % of group earnings. This move underscores the retailer’s focus on consolidating its travel business as part of the broader expansion strategy.
Entities
El Corte Inglés · Cristina Álvarez · Javier Catena · Spain · Viajes El Corte Inglés
Timeline
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23 days ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesEl Corte Inglés earmarks €220 million to acquire full control of travel subsidiaryEl Corte Inglés provisioned €220 million to buy the remaining 25 % of VECI Travel Group from Tool Factory, aiming for full ownership of its profitable travel arm.
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26 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEl Corte Inglés appoints Javier Catena as CEO and boosts travel divisionEl Corte Inglés named Javier Catena CEO, unveiled a strategic plan focusing on investment, logistics and technology, and emphasized the travel division's record performance as a growth driver.
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28 days ago
[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesEl Corte Inglés announces ambitious investment plan and record €250 m dividendEl Corte Inglés approved a €250 m record dividend, confirmed Javier Catena as CEO, and outlined a more ambitious strategic plan for September focusing on growth, logistics, technology and digital channels.
Sources
cronicadecantabria.com · diariodealmeria.es · economiadigital.es · elcorreoweb.es · eldiario.es · expansion.com · hosteltur.com · lacronicabadajoz.com · lacronicadebadajoz.elperiodicoextremadura.com · levante-emv.com · merca2.es · noticiasdemalaga.es · ocio.diarioinformacion.com · preferente.com · startup.mandiner.hu
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