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MILAN — Italy's Safilo Group SpA on Friday said earnings leaped by more than a third in 2007, although it…
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Company expects listing on the Milan Stock Exchange in either June or November pending outcome of talks with…
Aeffe Profits Fall in Qtr.
Italian fashion group Aeffe SpA on Thursday said fourth-quarter profits fell 17.3 percent, but eased concerns…
Bulgari Profit Goal in Sight
Bulgari SpA said Thursday it would likely reach its double-digit profit target for 2007, after beating…
Footwear Sales Cited as Boost for Tod’s
Italian luxury group Tod's SpA on Wednesday posted double-digit revenue growth in 2007 despite a slowdown in…
Luxottica Sales Climb in Qtr., Year
Italian eyewear giant Luxottica Group SpA on Tuesday posted midsingle-digit growth in fourth-quarter and…
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Europe, Russia Lead Aeffe Sales Rise
Sales at Italian fashion group Aeffe SpA grew 10.2 percent in 2007 thanks largely to advances in Europe and…
Pushing Quality Amid Price Pressure at Pitti Filati
European spinners are drawing confidence about their prospects this year from renewed interest in top-range…