Italy
This coverage focuses on UK retailers’ activities and strategies relating to the Italian market, including store openings, partnerships, consumer trends, and market entry or expansion efforts. Reporting examines how businesses adapt operations to Italy’s retail landscape — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals overseeing international growth and cross-border retail strategy.
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Jun- 2023 -6 JuneClothing & Shoes
Pepco profits dip despite revenue surge
Pepco has reported a 6% decrease in profit before tax from €144m (£124m) down to €134m (£115m) during the six months ended 31 March 2023. Despite this the company saw a 22% increase in its revenue from €2.4bn (£2.07bn) to €2.8bn (£2.41bn) on a constant currency basis. The retailer put…
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May- 2023 -18 MayHigh Street
Pepco continues international expansion
Pepco has announced that it is set to launch in Portugal following its successful launch in Spain. The Poundland owner is set to open a new store in Coimbra on 18 May followed by new openings in Albufeira and Olhão during May 2023. The brand will also set up stores…
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4 MayNews
Farfetch launches Reebok partnership
Farfetch, the leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry, has recently launched its European partnership with Reebok, following its acquisition in 2022. The partnership is being managed by New Guards Group (NGG), a wholly owned Farfetch company. NGG has formed a new division, NGG++, to operate the Reebok brand…
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Mar- 2023 -31 MarchClothing & Shoes
Prada recruits 400 staff to boost production
Prada Group has announced its plans to recruit over 400 people by the end of 2023, to strengthen its production capacity and craftsmanship expertise in Italy. Prada said that the new hires would further reinforce the company’s “strong industrial strategy”. It also stated that the investment would guarantee “greater agility…
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22 MarchDepartment Stores
Porcelain Superstore’s sales rise to £16m
Online tile retailer Porcelain Superstore has reported a rise in sales to £15.9m from £15m in 2021, recording its eighth consecutive year of growth despite supply chain issues. Sales for 2021 totaled £15m, more than doubling the £6.65m recorded during 2020. The amount in 2019 was £3,706,000, a significant rise…
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17 MarchClothing & Shoes
Brunello Cucinelli revenues rise 29.1% to €919.7m
Brunello Cucinelli has reported that its 2022 revenues increased to €919.7m (£807.2m), marking a 29.1% rise over 2021, according to its FY results for the period ending 31 December 2022. It said that its two retail and wholesale channels, which increased sales by 62% and 38% respectively, were cited as…
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Dec- 2022 -12 DecemberHigh Street
Monsoon sales rise 43% in FY22
Monsoon saw its sales rise 43% to £258m and a strong gross margin performance of 5.3% that helped double the group’s EBITDA to £24.4m, a rise of 132%, for the financial year ended 31 August 2022. The fashion retailer’s results come as its like-for-like sales grew 105%, thanks in part…
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9 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Primark to open 10 stores before Christmas
Primark’s parent company Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that it is set to open 10 new stores before Christmas. As part of its trading update ahead of its AGM, ABF stated that Primark’s trading had been “encouraging” with the retailer set to open 27 new stores in the current…
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Oct- 2022 -17 OctoberClothing & Shoes
JD Sports increases stake in Deporvillage to 98%
JD Sports has announced the acquisition of an additional 18% holdings in the shares in sports equipment retailer, Deporvillage SL, for €19.8m (£17.1m). The sale was conducted by Iberian Sports Retail Group, JD’s Spanish holding company, from Xavier Pladellorens and Àngel Corcuera (co-founders). Following the transaction, ISRG now owns…
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustSupermarkets
Brunello Cucinelli reports net profit of €50m
Casa di Moda Brunello Cucinelli has reported net profit of €50.6m (£43.4m) for the first half of 2022 ending June 30, up +131.4% compared with €21.9m (£18.8m) in H1 2021. It also revealed net sales of €415m (£356m), up +32.4% at current exchange rates compared with 2021. It comes as…
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