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Optimistic Outlook Helps Benetton Fete 40
Benetton will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year with an improved performance and image, as well as…
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Designers Head Home
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Italian leather goods firms got good action from U.S., Japanese and Russian buyers for fall at the Mipel…
Authier Gets a Major Makeover
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Claude Arpels Exits Redwall Post
Claude Arpels, the executive who helped shape the Redwall Group and spearheaded the expansion of the company…
Ruffo Said Closing Plant, 80 to Lose Jobs
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Galliano in Deal With SIL
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