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A slight recovery in Japan and strong jewelry sales boosted Bulgari SpA in the third quarter. Net profits for…
IT Holding Profits Up As Sales Slip
Higher margins at Gianfranco Ferré help profits more than double in the first nine months of 2007.
Tod’s Posts Net Gain, Upbeat on Holiday
Tod's SpA saw higher profits and sales in the first nine months of the year and forecast a bullish holiday…
Valentino Fashion Group Profits Up
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Valentino Names Key Execs
Valentino SpA is bolstering its management ranks.