Encuentro Moda
Encuentro Moda is a Spanish women's fashion retailer and brand founded in 1986 in the Canary Islands by Raúl Méndez. It operates a store network concentrated in Spain.
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Raúl Méndez |
| Country | Spain |
| Brands | Encuentro and Öbu |
| Website | encuentromoda.com |
What is Encuentro Moda?
Encuentro Moda is a Spanish womenswear company founded in 1986 in the Canary Islands. The founder is Raúl Méndez. The company owns two brands, Encuentro and Öbu, and focuses on women's fashion.
History
Encuentro grew its store network steadily over the years. Press reports counted about 100 stores in 2014, 105 in 2015 and roughly 130 by 2017, while its younger brand Öbu reached 20 stores in 2019. The company's retail operations are run from Madrid, and sourcing is handled from an office in Shanghai.
Distribution
Activity is concentrated in Spain, where recent growth has focused on northern cities such as Valladolid, Zaragoza and Logroño. The company introduced RFID technology with Nedap in more than 125 stores in 2020. Reports from 2026 describe plans for further store openings and a move beyond the Iberian Peninsula.
Why it matters
Encuentro Moda is one of the larger Spanish womenswear chains to have grown from the Canary Islands to the national market, and its expansion plans make it a brand to watch in southern European retail.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Encuentro Moda from?
Encuentro Moda is a Spanish company founded in the Canary Islands in 1986.
Who founded Encuentro Moda?
Encuentro Moda was founded by Raúl Méndez.