Retail decline continues across Tuscany, while tourism-related businesses expand, especially in Florence’s historic centre.
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Category: Business
Florence extends Unesco rules to 2031, adds new business limits
The city government moves to prolong and tighten rules aimed at protecting the historic centre’s commercial balance.
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Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025
The pharmaceutical group reported strong growth in 2025 while increasing investment in research and artificial intelligence as competition intensifies globally.
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Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules
Checks in the Unesco-listed historic centre targeted unauthorised structures, plastic covers and advertising. Businesses have until 30 April to apply for new concessions.
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4.5 Stars for Vino Nobile 2023, €1 Billion Value for Montepulciano
At the opening of the Anteprima reserved for the press, the 2023 vintage receives high ratings.
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Tuscany wedding tourism grows in 2025
New data from Fondazione Destination Florence and the Centro Studi Turistici di Firenze.
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Tuscany’s wine sector focuses on quality and wine tourism
Data presented at PrimAnteprima 2026 show steady production, solid US exports and organic vineyards at 38% of Tuscany’s total.
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Baker Hughes meeting in Florence highlights global energy transition
From new industrial commitments in Florence to large-scale energy storage, the annual meeting brought global energy debates to Tuscany.
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Chianti tests Nigerian market with first African mission
The Consorzio Vino Chianti took part for the first time in an African promotional mission, joining a Gambero Rosso event in Lagos.
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Ferragamo steps down as Polimoda president, Ricci takes over
Florence honours Ferruccio Ferragamo with the Fiorino d’Oro as Niccolò Ricci is appointed to lead the fashion school into its next phase.
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