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Ittierre Administrators Appointed
Italy named three administrators to help safeguard the future of Ittierre SpA.
IT Holding Said Seeking to Sell Units
Troubled firm IT Holding has financial dossier out.
Swarovski to Cut Jobs at Austria Plant
Crystal giant Swarovski is to make further cuts at its production facility in Wattens, Austria.
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Fashion’s Growing Toll: Bankruptcy for Ittierre
Unit runs out of funding.
Safilo Talks Said at Stalemate
Safilo Group SpA's plans to remedy its financial ills and bring in private equity may have hit a snag.
Luxottica Expects Lower 2008 Earnings
Eyewear giant estimates 16 percent decrease.
IT Holding’s Shares Soar
IT Holding's stock rose 32 percent after confirming it may open its capital to private equity.
Aeffe Sales Up 0.5 Percent in 2008
Chairman anticipates difficult year ahead, focuses on cost controls.
IT Holding Considers Proposal
IT Holding SpA might have found a solution to its beleaguered financial situation, although the outcome…
IT Holding to Discuss Future
The beleaguered Italian fashion group IT Holding is still in talks with Mensun Ltd, but no longer on an…
Bulgari Sales Decline
Luxury firm Bulgari SpA registered a 9.8 percent drop in fourth-quarter revenues.
Safilo Said Seeking Suitors
Safilo's suitors reportedly include Bain Capital, Apax Partners and CVC Capital Partners.
Safilo Seeks Financial Partner
Troubled Italian eyewear firm said in contact with potential partners.
Cavalli Confirms Talks to Sell Minority Stake
Designer says he's "hopeful" of a deal to sell up to 20 percent to private equity firm Clessidra.
Luxottica to Trim Production
Luxottica's temporary shutdown follows poor sales.