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Tod's E-Commerce Surge Shows Turnaround Is Working

18 April 2019 • By Reuters

18 April 2019 • By Reuters

Turnaround efforts at the Italian luxury group are starting to bear fruit with e-commerce sales growing at a "high double-digit" pace, owner and chief executive Diego Della Valle told shareholders on Thursday.

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Tod's E-Commerce Surge Shows Turnaround Is Working

Turnaround efforts at the Italian luxury group are starting to bear fruit with e-commerce sales growing at a "high double-digit" pace, owner and chief executive Diego Della Valle told shareholders on Thursday.

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Valentino Revenue Growth Slowed in 2018

17 April 2019 • By Reuters

17 April 2019 • By Reuters

The Italian group's revenues totalled around €1.2 billion ($1.36 billion) last year, said chief executive Stefano Sassi.

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Valentino Revenue Growth Slowed in 2018

The Italian group's revenues totalled around €1.2 billion ($1.36 billion) last year, said chief executive Stefano Sassi.

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Margiela Owner OTB Eyes M&A as Cash Grows

15 April 2019 • By Reuters

15 April 2019 • By Reuters

Following a boost in financial strength in 2018, the Italian fashion group has started negotiations with struggling Cavalli.

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Margiela Owner OTB Eyes M&A as Cash Grows

Following a boost in financial strength in 2018, the Italian fashion group has started negotiations with struggling Cavalli.

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The Pros and Cons of Private Equity

15 April 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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The Pros and Cons of Private Equity

Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.

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Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court

8 April 2019 • By Reuters

8 April 2019 • By Reuters

The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.

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Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court

The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.

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Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

5 April 2019 • By BoF Team

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Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.

Marco de Vincenzo to Launch Menswear at Pitti

5 April 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

5 April 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

The Italian designer will debut his menswear line at the Italian trade fair in June.

Marco de Vincenzo to Launch Menswear at Pitti

The Italian designer will debut his menswear line at the Italian trade fair in June.

Alber Elbaz Teams Up with Tod's

5 April 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento and Vikram Alexei Kansara

5 April 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento and Vikram Alexei Kansara

Elbaz is the next designer to take part in the Italian brand’s Tod’s Factory project, which consists of capsule collections released throughout the year in a bid to keep pace with a fast-moving fashion market, reverse falling sales and rejuvenate the Tod’s brand.

Alber Elbaz Teams Up with Tod's

Elbaz is the next designer to take part in the Italian brand’s Tod’s Factory project, which consists of capsule collections released throughout the year in a bid to keep pace with a fast-moving fashion market, reverse falling sales and rejuvenate the Tod’s brand.

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Roberto Cavalli Closes US Stores, Will Liquidate North America Operations

31 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman and Tamison O'Connor

31 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman and Tamison O'Connor

Security guards ushered employees out of stores on Friday, and the Italian fashion house's US CEO has resigned alongside other senior-level executives. The brand is seeking an agreement with creditors to stay afloat as it searches for an investor.

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Roberto Cavalli Closes US Stores, Will Liquidate North America Operations

Security guards ushered employees out of stores on Friday, and the Italian fashion house's US CEO has resigned alongside other senior-level executives. The brand is seeking an agreement with creditors to stay afloat as it searches for an investor.

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Struggling Roberto Cavalli to Seek Deal with Creditors

30 March 2019 • By Reuters

30 March 2019 • By Reuters

The label has been struggling for years to reboot sales and regain momentum and visibility in an industry increasingly dominated by big cash-rich conglomerates.

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Struggling Roberto Cavalli to Seek Deal with Creditors

The label has been struggling for years to reboot sales and regain momentum and visibility in an industry increasingly dominated by big cash-rich conglomerates.