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Better Margins Lift IT Holding
IT Holding SpA is back in the black after improving operating margins.
Safilo Proposes Dividend Hike
Italy's Safilo Group SpA said Friday it would propose a dividend of 0.085 euros a share, or 13.4 cents at…
Aeffe Adjusts Income Higher
Italian fashion group Aeffe SpA said Friday net profits last year increased 92 percent — and not 62.2 percent…
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IT Holding Returns to Profitability in 2007
Revenues fall for year due to loss of D&G license; investments in Ferre and Malo appear to be paying off in…
Clooney Fights Use of Name
By George! Or not, as the case may be.
Etro’s Sales Rise
Sales at Italian fashion house Etro grew 10 percent in 2007 to 295 million euros, or $404.4 million at…
As Designer Sales Lag, Retailers Fret Fashion In Need of Some Fixing
Another season of shows ended earlier this month, during which retailers and editors had the chance to see…
Benetton Sets Share-Repurchase Plan
Benetton Group SpA said Wednesday it would propose to buy back up to 10 percent of its share capital at its…
Luxottica Sees Net Rise 16% in ’07
Despite relatively flat fourth-quarter earnings dented by costs tied to the integration of the Oakley brand…
Versace’s Asian Push
Versace plans to invest about 45 million euros, or almost $70 million, to open 11 stores this year, mainly in…
Dolce & Gabbana Latest Italian Firm to Face Tax Woes
Italian fashion is having tax problems — again.
Bulgari Cautious After 4th-Quarter Profit Drop
Despite posting a 7 percent drop in fourth-quarter earnings, Bulgari SpA still achieved its double-digit…
Dolce & Gabbana Faces Tax Probe
Italian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the Dolce & Gabbana fashion empire following…
Memo Pad: Tax Probe… Heels ‘R’ Us… Running Off The Runway…
Dolce & Gabbana SpA reportedly has been fined for tax evasion.
Nielsen Survey Finds Gucci Atop Luxe Heap
Gucci remains the world's most coveted luxury brand, according to a recent market survey.