El Corte Inglés, a true institution in Spain and the leading Spanish retail store, has joined as a supporter the 32nd America's Cup, affirming local interest in and commitment to the America's Cup.

El Corte Inglés dominates the retail sector in Spain, with annual sales of over €14-billion, selling top-name brands in clothing, white goods, and across its full product spectrum. It has been an important part of Spanish life for over sixty years, and today employs over 80 000 people.

In addition to its role as supporter, El Corte Inglés is the Official Travel Agency of the 32nd America's Cup and the Official Department Store of the 32nd America's Cup.

El Corte Inglés will establish a number of 'America's Cup Corners' in its stores in Valencia and other major Spanish cities that will sell America's Cup products.