El Corte Ingl_s is a world leader in large department stores and a benchmark of Spanish distribution. With more than 70 years'_ experience, the Group has maintained from the outset a policy of customer service and an ongoing concern with adapting itself to suit the tastes and needs of society. This has led, in turn, to a policy of diversification and the creation of new business formats. In addition to the El Corte Ingl_s department stores, the Group has other chains, such as Hipercor, Supercor, Sfera, Telecor, Viajes El Corte Ingl_s, Bricor, ”ptica 2000 and Informàtica El Corte Ingl_s, among others.