Inditex reported an increase in sales at the start of its final quarter, helped by its fall and winter collections and despite intense competition in the fashion industry.

MADRID (Reuters) -Zara owner Inditex posted a rare miss on quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday, although the world's biggest listed fast-fashion retailer said the holiday shopping season had got off to a good start.

By Corina Pons and Helen Reid MADRID (Reuters) -Zara owner Inditex posted a rare miss on quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday, although the world's biggest listed fast-fashion retailer said the holiday shopping season had got off to a good start.