Physical shops are expected to benefit more than online sales.
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Winter Sales 2026 Begin on January 3 in Florence and Across Tuscany
For Florence, the start of the 2026 winter sales is not just a commercial date, but a practical moment for residents, students, and visitors to navigate the city’s retail scene.
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Sant’Ambrogio Market reopens after €1.9 million renovation
Historic market gains new outdoor roofs and charity shop after year-long upgrade.
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Florence tightens rules on outdoor dining in UNESCO area
Total surface area for café terraces frozen at current levels, stricter penalties introduced.
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KFC accelerates its growth in Florence with a new restaurant
The chain is adding a new site in Piazza della Libertà as part of a broader growth push in the city and across Tuscany.
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Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026
Stricter rules for café terraces and dehors in the historic center; new sustainability standards and a plastic-free policy.
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Italian menswear exports down 3.2% in 2025
Pitti Uomo 109 to focus on “Motion” and new opportunities for the industry.
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Friends of Florence Marks 60 Years Since Flood with 2026 Restoration Award
The call for entries is open, and applications may be submitted until March 4, 2026.
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Casentino Cloth Faces Extinction as Last Factory Shuts Down
The iconic orange wool was made famous by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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High-tech healthcare hub opens in Florence as SYNLAB expands in Italy
The center covers more than 4,000 square meters over four floors and is expected to serve around 200,000 patients every year.
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