Italy
Tod’s with disappointing first half
Consolidated sales for the first half of 2016 totaled 497.6 million euros, down by 3.4% from similar period last year
Successful edition of theMICAM
The 82nd edition of Milan-based footwear trade fair closed on the 6th of September with an attendance of 44 668 individuals, up by 5.2%
Mixed results posted by Prada
The first half of the year was impacted by tough trading conditions, especially in the first quarter but an improvement has been seen in the following months
A revolution is taking place at the editing of publications specialised in footwear
At least Matteo Pasca believes it. Ars Arpel Group and Fotoshoe Group are getting together and the move aims to focus at the development of initiatives of common interest on an international level
Aquazzura with legal action against Steve Madden
The Italy-based company is seeking protection for its designs. A suit has been filled at a federal court in New York
Pitti Uomo closes with record-breaking edition
An increase in the flow of buyers from Germany, United Kingdom, China, Japan, United States, Russia, and all the Eastern markets was announced at the closing of the 90th edition of the event
Ferragamo launches new line for children
The Italy-based luxury goods company and one of the global leaders in the sector is investing in the children's segment
Expo Riva with positive outcome
The latest edition of Expo Riva Schuh, the international event, closed its 86th edition with a total of 11 025 visitors. The direction of the fair believes new strategies are needed to win over the market
Salvatore Ferragamo CEO to exit by end of 2016
Michele Norsa will leave the end of the year after a decade at the service of the Italy-based luxury goods maker
Nike pushes design innovation
The US-based sports giant debuted a number of brand new styles as part of their Nature of Motion exhibition at the 2016 edition of the Milano Design Week
Prada’s weak results
According to Bloomberg Prada has failed to meet its own earnings forecasts in 11 of the past 12 quarters. This was aggravated by profit margin shrinking from 27% in 2012 to 14% last year
Ferragamo with another year of growth
Positive performance of one of the global leaders in the luxury sector was spread across revenue and net profit
Sales up by 7.4% at Tod's
The Italy-based luxury goods group has reported good results for its leather goods (+1.1%) and apparel (+2.3%) segments, with shoes and handbags (+9.2%) largely contributing to the consolidated sales growth of 7.4% in 2015
Ferragamo Group fights counterfeiting
The Italy-based group has announced thousands of actions carried out in 2015. A new microchip will start to be embedded in Ferragamo shoes and leather goods with an aim to make counterfeiting more difficult-
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