Tornano in positivo i conti di Versace, ea dare ampio

Tornano in positivo i conti di Versace, e a dare ampio risalto alla notizia è il Wall
Street Journal. Nell’attuale congiuntura, dove i grandi gruppi del lusso fanno incetta di
marchi, Versace può vantare una notorietà che permette di escludere cessioni e di
operare direttamente sul mercato.
Abstract of the article “Versace, content on its own”
Written by Christina Passariello
On The Wall Street Journal, March 30th 2011
“After restructuring, fashion house posts operating profit and aims to remain
independent”
“Italian fashion house Versace SpA has returned to health after a heavy restructuring,
posting an operating profit that vindicates its decision to remain independent, its chief
executive said in an interview on Tuesday.” (…)
“Versace has reduced its debt significantly and can now afford to expand, he said.
Though the house, famous for its Medusa logo, is one of the smallest major names in
high-end fashion, it doesn’t need the financial might of a luxury-goods conglomerate to
open stores and buy advertising space, according to Mr. Ferraris. Last year, sales rose
9.1% to €292 million ($ 411.5 million) from € 268 million, and operating profit swung
to € 22.3 million, from a loss the year before. Versace said it had a net loss last year but
didn’t disclose the amount.”. (…)
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