Springfield
Tendam · Spain
Springfield is a Spanish casual fashion brand founded in 1988 and part of the Madrid-based group Tendam. In July 2023 it had 685 stores worldwide, 283 of them in Spain.
| Founded | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Group | Tendam |
| Group headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
| Segment | Mass market and fast fashion |
| Stores (July 2023) | 685 worldwide |
| Group CEO | Jaume Miquel (per source) |
| Website | springfield.com |
What is Springfield?
Springfield is a Spanish clothing brand for men, women and children, with a children's line called Springfield Kids. It is one of twelve brands in the Tendam portfolio.
History
Springfield was founded in 1988 as a brand of the group that is now called Tendam. The group itself started in 1880 as a family haberdashery in Madrid and became a holding company in 1954. Its first brand, Cortefiel, dates from 1945, and Women'secret was founded in 1993. MEP Retail acquired a stake in the group in 2005, which changed the share ownership and management team.
Business model and distribution
In July 2023 Springfield had 685 stores worldwide, including 283 in Spain, against 461 for Cortefiel and 753 for Women'secret. Tendam as a whole reported about 1,800 points of sale at the end of fiscal year 2025, operating in 75 markets with 10,975 employees and turnover of €1,467 million. It describes itself as a leading European omnichannel vertical apparel retailer for the premium mass market. The group is led by Jaume Miquel according to the source consulted, though this should be checked for 2026.
Ownership
The sources consulted do not give the current shareholders of Tendam, so the ownership of the group is not detailed here beyond the fact that Springfield sits within it.
Why it matters
Springfield is one of the major Spanish vertical fashion brands outside Inditex, and its numbers show how a multi-brand group builds an international store network through franchise and own stores.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Springfield?
Springfield is part of Tendam, the Madrid-based group that also owns Women'secret, Cortefiel and Pedro del Hierro. Details of the group's shareholders were not verified.
Where is Springfield from?
Springfield is from Spain. It was founded in 1988 and belongs to Tendam, headquartered in Madrid.