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Category: Business
Prada’s Billion-Euro Deal for Versace: A Tuscan Connection
A billion-euro acquisition could be finalized by the end of March, as Prada accelerates negotiations to acquire the Versace fashion group.
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Leonardo da Vinci May Appear on New Euro Banknotes
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the renowned Renaissance genius is among the figures being considered for the new series of euro banknotes.
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Tuscany’s Wine Previews Face Trump Tariff Uncertainty
The Tuscan wine industry is torn between optimism from strong data and concerns over potential U.S. tariffs.
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Ferragamo Reports 2024 Revenues of €1.035 Billion, Down 10.5%
Salvatore Ferragamo closed 2024 with revenues of €1.035 billion, marking an 8.2% decline.
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MPS and Mediobanca: A Bold Step in Italian Banking
The potential merger has significant implications for the insurance giant Generali.
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Florence’s Craftsmanship at the Oscars
Among this year’s nominees for Best Costume Design is Conclave, directed by Edward Berger.
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Italian Men’s Fashion: Trends and Challenges Unveiled at Pitti Uomo in Florence
The preliminary balance sheet for 2024 indicates a -3.6% contraction in revenue for the Italian menswear sector.
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Italian Restaurateurs Struggle as New Traffic Code Impacts Business
Its stricter measures are having unintended consequences on the hospitality industry.
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Elon Musk’s Tuscan Dream: Castles, Vino, and Endless Speculation
Reports swirling from both sides of the Atlantic hint at Musk eyeing not one, but two castles in Tuscany.
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