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Calzedonia Group rebrands as Oniverse, reflecting diverse portfolio

In a strategic move signaling a departure from its traditional fashion focus, Italy’s Calzedonia Group is rebranding itself as Oniverse. The name change reflects the group's foray into diverse sectors, exemplified by its recent acquisitions, including the Pardo shipyard last August. The company also operates Calzedonia shoes in addition to...

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Calzedonia Group snaps up majority stake in luxury label Antonio Marras

Italy’s Calzedonia Group has taken its first foray into the luxury world after buying a majority stake in the eponymous label of Sardinian fashion designer Antonio Marras. The Verona-based group announced Wednesday it has snapped up an 80 percent stake in the business. Calzedonia Group, whose portfolio already includes its namesake brand as well...

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Calzedonia Group's 2018 revenues decline by 0.5 percent

In 2018, the Calzedonia Group said that its turnover stood at 2,303 million euros, up 2 percent at constant exchange but down 0.5 percent at current exchange rates. The company added that the share of foreign sales increased to 55 percent of the total, while sales volume through the e-commerce channel continued to grow. During the year under...