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‘Authenticity’ and ‘Experience’ Seen Key to Future of Malls
The concepts were the focus of the annual meeting of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
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Eyewear sales, the group's core category, rose 20 percent.
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The beginning of the year was "not particularly good," according to ceo Michele Norsa.
Tod’s to Slow Down Retail Expansion in 2016
The company expects to open up to 20 stores this year, versus 25 last year.
Investments in Moschino, Alberta Ferretti Hit Aeffe Profits
Profits fell 44 percent last year on a 7 percent increase in sales.
Brunello Cucinelli Outlines Retail Expansion Plan
The company expects to open six to eight stores annually over the next three years.
Media Shakeup in Italy: La Stampa, La Repubblica Owners to Merge Operations
The current owners said the new entity "will also be one of the main European groups in the sector of daily…
Luxottica Net Profits Leap on Growth in U.S., Europe
Profits rose 24.2 percent in 2015 and the group expects continued growth this year.
Italy’s Fashion Industry: Growing, Profitable and Cash Rich
A Mediobanca study found that Italy's 143 largest fashion companies had double-digit growth last year.
Currency Dents Safilo’s Sales Growth
At current exchange rates, sales rose 8.5 percent but were flat at constant exchange.
Italian Gold, Jewelry Trade Shows Form Alliance
The goal is to merge Fiera di Vicenza and Arezzo Fiere e Congressi into a single "platform" in 2017.
Armani, Zegna, Stefano Ricci Lead Ranking of ‘Most Listable’ Firms
Consultancy Pambiano published its annual list of firms best suited to seek a stock market listing - although…
Tod’s Profits, Sales Boosted by Currency
In the nine months ended Sept. 30, group revenues reached 786.9 million euros, or $881.3 million, a 6.2…
Chinese E-commerce Giant VIP.com Courts Italian Brands
Executives touted potential of Made in Italy brands in China.