This report provides a detailed analysis of Zara's marketing essentials, focusing on the key roles and responsibilities of the marketing function within the organization. It explores Zara's marketing functions, including distribution, financing, selling, market research, and promotional channels, and their interrelation with other functional units such as finance, operations, and human resource management. The report also examines the impact of the marketing environment, including political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors, on Zara's marketing strategies. Furthermore, it compares Zara's application of the marketing mix with that of Chanel, highlighting differences in place, promotional strategy, price, and product. The report critically evaluates the key elements of marketing functions, emphasizing the importance of research and planning, and concludes by analyzing the significance of interrelationships between marketing and other functional units within the company. The report utilizes various academic sources to support its findings and provides a comprehensive overview of Zara's marketing approach.