Italy
Prada acquires Fratelli Prada
Prada SpA bought Fratelli Prada, the company owner of the four Prada-branded stores in Milan. The deal should amount to 66 million euros
Farfetch: exclusive partnership with Prada's Linea Rossa
A diverse catalogue of products by Prada's Linea Rossa will be available on Farfetch. A total of 155 pieces across men's, women's, accessories and skiwear segments
Elisa Lanciotti elected new Chair of Assocalzaturifici Young Entrepreneurs
During the 34th national convention of Confindustria Young Entrepreneurs in Capri, the Assocalzaturifici youth group elected Elisa Lanciottias Chair for the years 2019-2023
LWG signs Memorandum of Understanding with UNIC
Following 9 months of meetings and discussions, the Leather Working Group (LWG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNIC, the Italian National Tanning Association
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags strengthen global focus
From 11th to 14th January 2020 Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags welcome fashion professionals from over 100 countries to a hub with an integrated offer of volume footwear and accessories
UNIC with worldwide leather campaign
The National Tanning Industry Union in Italy is launching a campaign focusing on communicating the advantages and benefits of using leather
Assomac with new Managing Director
Roberto Vago took up the role of Managing Director of the National Association of Manufacturers of Footwear, Leathergoods and Tanning Technologies. He replaces Amilcare Baccini
Micam 88 closes with 44 076 visitors
The latest edition of MICAM, the international footwear exhibition promoted by Assocalzaturifici, came to a close yesterday at the Rho Fiera Milano. The event was attended by 44 076 trade visitors
50 years of Micam
The 88th edition of the Milan-based trade fair will take place from the 15th to the 18th of September. A special edition as the trade fair celebrates 50 years of activity
Italy: fashion industry with flat growth
2019 should be marked by growth of 0.1% for the Italian fashion industry. A performance well below the 3% average registered in the last decade
Tod's with challenging first half
Consolidated sales of the Italy-based group were down by 4.7% in the first six months of the year. Retail and Roger Vivier brand on positive note. Other segments with less positive performance
Ferragamo with 4% increase in revenue
The Italy-based luxury group has announced first half results. Asia Pacific was confirmed as the group's top market. Other regions with mixed results in the period
Farfetch acquires New Guards Group
The London-based luxury ecommerce giant bought New Guards, the group owning brand Off-White, for a total value of 675 million US dollars. Farfetch plans to launch "Brands of the future"
Lowa acquires Italy’s Riko Sport
The Germany-based sporting goods company has acquired the Italian shoe specialist Riko Sport S.r.l., a core supplier of Lowa’s footwear
Prada's revenue up by 2%
The Milan-based luxury house present their consolidated financial results for the first semester of 2019 ended on the 30th of June. Small increase in revenue marked the period-
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