Marques Soares

What Marques Soares does

Marques Soares is a Portuguese multi-brand fashion and lifestyle department store operating since 1960 (per firmographics) and headquartered at Rua das Carmelitas 92, Porto. It sells clothing, footwear, accessories, bags, jewelry and watches, fragrances and cosmetics, eyewear, and home appliances/electronics through both physical retail stores and an e-commerce platform (marquessoares.pt). The assortment spans women's, men's, and children's fashion across dozens of third-party brands (Guess, Boss, Gant, Lacoste, Pepe Jeans, Birkenstock, Pinko, Lion Of Porches, Salsa Jeans, Fred Perry, and others) alongside the proprietary Clima house brand for accessories. Geographic reach covers Portugal Continental (12+ physical stores across Porto, Braga, Vila Real, Aveiro, Santarém, Évora, Beja, Maia, Vila Nova de Gaia) plus e-commerce shipping to Spain.

The business model is omnichannel direct-to-consumer retail: revenue is generated through one-time merchandise transactions at physical points of sale and via the online storefront, with optional interest-free installments (3x or 10x) via the proprietary Cartão Marques Soares+ store card and a Klarna BNPL integration at checkout. Standard payments include Multibanco, MB WAY, Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, and cash on delivery; free shipping applies to orders ≥€50 in Portugal Continental, with 2–5 business day delivery and 2-hour in-store pickup. The company is structured as a Sociedade Anónima (Marques Soares, S.A., NIPC 500185778), is privately held with no disclosed parent or shareholders, and operates 101–250 employees. There is no proprietary technology platform disclosed, no public or partner-facing API, and no AI/ML capabilities documented in the source material; the sole proprietary product feature is the Clima accessories brand.

Name

Marques Soares

Legal name

Marques Soares, S.A.

Website

https://marquessoares.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Marques Soares is a privately held Portuguese multi-brand fashion and lifestyle department store, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Porto, selling apparel, footwear, cosmetics, eyewear, and home goods to consumer segments across Portugal and Spain via 12+ physical stores and an e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-brand fashion and lifestyle department store retail

NAICS

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (45832)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651), Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Accessories & Leather Goods Department Stores (CRAGADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Beauty & Fragrance Department Stores (CRAGADAD), Luxury Jewelry & Watches Department Stores (CRAGADAF)

Keywords

• Multi-brand fashion retail
• Department store Portugal
• Footwear and accessories
• Perfumes and cosmetics
• Omnichannel apparel retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail merchandise sales: Primary revenue from the sale of fashion apparel, footwear, accessories, bags, jewelry, watches, fragrances, cosmetics, eyewear, and home goods through physical stores and online. The company stocks third-party fashion brands and its own Clima brand. Revenue model is retail one-time transaction-based with optional interest-free installment payments via the proprietary Marques Soares+ store card (3x or 10x without interest).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marques Soares is a multi-brand fashion and lifestyle department store selling clothing, footwear, bags, jewelry, watches, fragrances, cosmetics, sunglasses, and home appliances and electronics for men, women and children through 12 physical stores across Portugal and a full e-commerce platform serving Portugal Continental and Spain. The assortment aggregates dozens of premium third-party brands (Guess, Boss, Gant, Birkenstock, Lacoste, Fred Perry, Salsa Jeans, Pinko, Mayoral, Pepe Jeans, Champion, Vans, Decénio, Boboli, Jack & Jones) alongside its own Clima accessories brand, with optional interest-free installments via the Marques Soares+ store card.

Product overview

Marques Soares is a Portuguese multi-category fashion and lifestyle department store offering a comprehensive omnichannel retail experience. The portfolio consists of multiple core product lines: women's fashion (Mulher), men's fashion (Homem), children's fashion (Criança), footwear (Calçado), bags and wallets (Malas & Carteiras), jewelry and watches (Joias & Relógios), perfumes and cosmetics (Perfumes & Cosméticos), optics (Ótica), home goods and electronics (Casa), and an Outlet section. The company also publishes an in-house editorial magazine called Revista Magnitude. The product range spans clothing, accessories, footwear, personal care, home appliances, electronics, and lifestyle content. Customers can shop online at marquessoares.pt or at physical store locations across Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mulher (Women's Fashion) Women's clothing, lingerie, sleepwear, and accessories including dresses, blazers, knitwear, shirts, blouses, tops, t-shirts, skirts, trousers, jeans, shorts, lingerie, sleepwear, scarves, hats, umbrellas, belts, and occasion-specific looks (beach, party, furs/leather) sourced from multi-brand premium labels for adult female consumers in Portugal and Spain.
• Homem (Men's Fashion) Men's clothing including jackets, coats, suits, blazers, knitwear, sweatshirts, polos, shirts, t-shirts, trousers, jeans, shorts, sportswear, vests, underwear, pajamas, socks, and accessories such as scarves, umbrellas, hats, ties, cufflinks, and keychains, for adult male consumers.
• Criança (Children's Fashion) Children's apparel from birth to 16 years, including baby girl and boy (0-24 months), girls and boys (3-16 years), underwear, accessories, beachwear, and formal occasion wear for baptisms and first communions, sourced from brands including Mayoral, Boboli, and Pepe Jeans.
• Calçado (Footwear) Footwear for women, men and children including loafers, sneakers, sports shoes, boots, ankle boots, slippers, flip-flops, sandals, alpercatas, and children's shoes across premium third-party brands.
• Malas & Carteiras (Bags & Wallets) Handbags, purses, wallets, waist bags, backpacks, toiletry bags, and travel luggage including suitcases and trolleys from premium multi-brand labels.
• Joias & Relógios (Jewelry & Watches) Jewelry including necklaces, pendants, beads, earrings, bracelets, rings, and sets; analog, digital and smartwatches, watch bands, watch faces; and writing instruments.
• Perfumes & Cosméticos (Perfumes & Cosmetics) Fragrances, perfumes, deodorants, perfumed lotions, after-shave; skincare (cleansers, serums, face, eye, lip, neck, hand, body and hair care, exfoliants, masks, sunscreens, men's grooming); color cosmetics (eyeshadow, foundation, BB creams, eyeliners, mascaras, lipsticks, blushes, concealers, accessories); and bath, soap and shower products plus gift sets.
• Ótica (Optics) Sunglasses and optical accessories with complementary free vision screening services delivered through the dedicated Ótica Marques Soares optical store in Porto.
• Casa (Home) Home appliances and consumer electronics including large appliances (washing machines, dishwashers, cookers, ovens, hobs, extractor fans, refrigerators, freezers), small appliances (air fryers, microwaves, coffee machines, food processors, kitchen utensils, breakfast appliances, clothes care, surface cleaners, air conditioning), beauty and health products (hair care, men's grooming, oral hygiene, wellness), TV, image and sound (smart TVs, portable audio, photography, TV accessories), computing (computers, tablets, consoles), communications (mobile phones, smart home, accessories), and home textiles (bedding, mattresses, rugs, bath, table, fragrances).
• Outlet Discounted and sale items across women's, men's and children's fashion, footwear, accessories, and perfumery, distributed online and through dedicated Outlet stores in Maia and Vila Nova de Gaia.
• Revista Magnitude (Magnitude Magazine) In-house editorial fashion magazine featuring seasonal editorials, city stories, style inspirations and partner showcases covering Portuguese culture and lifestyle; available online and distributed in print via partner hotels, restaurants, marinas, golf clubs and fitness clubs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hotéis e Alojamentos (Distribution Partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partners in the hospitality and accommodation sector. Marques Soares places its Magnitude magazine and editorial content in partner hotels and lodging establishments, extending brand visibility to tourists and travelers. Category includes various hotel and accommodation properties across the Porto/North Portugal region.
• Restaurantes (Distribution Partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant and dining establishments that serve as distribution points for Marques Soares's Magnitude magazine and editorial content, reaching diners and local food culture audiences.
• Beleza & Saúde (Distribution Partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeauty and health sector partners that distribute Marques Soares editorial content, aligning the fashion retail brand with beauty and wellness lifestyle audiences.
• BB DourominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBB Douro is a hospitality partner (guest house/B&B) located at Douro Marina, V.N. Gaia (Rua da Praia - Douro Marina, 4400-554 V.N.Gaia). Distributes Marques Soares's Magnitude magazine to guests.
• Club Golf MiramarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf club located at Av. Sacadura Cabral, 4405-013 V.N. Gaia. Distribution partner for Marques Soares Magnitude magazine, targeting golf and leisure enthusiasts.
• Douro MarinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDouro Marina (marina and leisure venue) at Rua da Praia S/N, 4400-554 V.N. Gaia. Distribution partner for Marques Soares editorial content, reaching nautical and leisure audiences.
• Golf do FojominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf do Fojo, located at R. Novo do Fojo 238, 4400-232 V.N. Gaia (www.golfojo.com). Golf and leisure distribution partner for Marques Soares Magnitude magazine.
• Solinca BoavistaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolinca Boavista health and fitness club at Av. da Boavista 1269, 4100-130 Porto (solinca.pt). Fitness and wellness sector partner distributing Marques Soares editorial content to health-conscious consumers.
• Axis Golf Ponte de LimaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxis Golf golf club at Rua dos Sobreiros nº 346, 4990-620 Ponte de Lima (www.axisgolfe.com). Golf sector distribution partner for Marques Soares Magnitude magazine.
• CTT and DPD (Shipping Partners)coreOthersMarques Soares partners with CTT (Portuguese postal service) and DPD (courier) for domestic and international delivery of online orders. Both carriers offer parcel delivery and click-and-collect (pick-up point) options.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Parfois: Portuguese-origin fashion accessories and bags retailer with stores across Iberia and international markets. Comparable to Marques Soares for its Portuguese heritage, mid-market premium positioning, and direct overlap in the bags, wallets, and accessories category.
• C&A: European multi-category family fashion retailer with stores across multiple countries. Comparable to Marques Soares for its full-family offering (men, women, kids), mid-market positioning, and multi-format physical retail approach in similar Iberian and European geographies.
• Worten: Iberian electronics and home appliances retailer operating in Portugal and Spain. Directly comparable to Marques Soares for its Casa/home appliances category overlap and parallel Iberian omnichannel strategy targeting similar Portuguese middle-class consumers.
• Primor: Portuguese beauty and perfumery retailer with a strong Iberian presence. Directly comparable to Marques Soares' Perfumes & Cosméticos category as a multi-brand specialty retailer operating physical stores alongside e-commerce and serving a similar Portuguese consumer base.
• FNAC Portugal: Iberian multi-category retailer offering electronics, home appliances, beauty, books, and gifts. Comparable to Marques Soares for its multi-format retail approach and direct overlap in the electronics/home category represented by its Casa segment.
• El Corte Inglés: Spain's largest department store group, operating multi-category retail across fashion, beauty, home, and electronics in Iberia. Directly comparable to Marques Soares as a multi-brand Iberian department store serving similar customer demographics with overlapping premium brand assortment.

Broad incumbents

• Mango: Spanish global fashion retailer with multi-line positioning across women's, men's, and kids' apparel. Comparable to Marques Soares as a Spanish-headquartered multi-brand fashion retailer with similar premium-but-accessible positioning and an Iberian retail footprint.
• H&M: Swedish global multi-brand fashion retailer operating across men, women, kids, and home. Comparable to Marques Soares for its multi-category format, mid-market premium positioning, and broad Iberian retail footprint spanning physical stores and e-commerce.
• Inditex: Spanish parent company of Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, and other fashion banners. Directly competing for Marques Soares' customers through its multiple banners operating in Portugal and across Iberia, but at materially larger scale and with stronger direct-to-consumer channels.

Emerging players

• Lefties: Inditex's outlet banner offering discounted multi-brand fashion across men, women, and children. Comparable to Marques Soares' Outlet segment as a price-positioned multi-brand fashion retailer operating physical stores and e-commerce in the Iberian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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