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The El Corte Ingles Spain - The Best Place For Shopping and Lifestyle

When it comes to shopping, Spanish department stores are hard to beat. In fact, Mexico's biggest store is one of the largest in Europe, and the store's music, smells, and smiles create a homely feel. This is something you'll appreciate when you visit the El Corte Ingles Spain. This is the best place to buy designer clothing and accessories and make a purchase.

The company is Spain's largest department store group and one of the largest in Europe. Its history stretches back to 1935, when Ramon Areces bought a tailoring shop in Madrid, earning EUR4 million. In 1940, he expanded into a building on Preciados Street, adding a 2,000 square metre department store. The company is still growing, though. At present, it has two locations in Spain and one in Portugal.

The company first ventured out of the country in 2001. It opened stores in Lisbon and Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite the Porto. In 2006, it announced plans to expand beyond the Iberian Peninsula and into Italy, but was forced to halt these plans because of the Eurozone crisis. The company also has a large chain of supermarkets and convenience stores. A number of the stores have international appeal.