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Marcolin and Max Mara extend eyewear licensing agreement

Italian fashion house Max Mara has announced the renewal of its eyewear licensing agreement with Marcolin until 2032. The new license agreement has been extended for an additional seven years, until December 31, 2032, and covers the design, production and international distribution of Max Mara’s sunglasses and optical frames. Max Mara’s eyewear...

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Marcolin appoints new CEO of North America

Italian eyewear company Marcolin has appointed Marco D’Acunzo as the new chief executive of North America. D’Acunzo is a senior executive with more than 15 years of experience with premium brands in the automotive, sport and hospitality industries and brings “extensive knowledge in sales, marketing and business strategy”. As CEO of North...

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Marcolin opens showroom in London

Marcolin has officially opened its new London showroom in a space located near the roundabout of Old street, within a complex of historic and renovated warehouse-style buildings. The new showroom is designed by the Milanese design studio Navone Associati, and is designed to be a flexible workspace that includes offices and an exhibition area...

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Marcolin posts marginal like-for-like sales growth

During the first nine months of the year, Marcolin reported an adjusted EBITDA at 65.7 million euros. Net sales for the period amounted to 408 million euros, down 3.2 percent at current exchange or 2.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to the same period in the previous year. On a like-for-like basis, net sales increased by 0.6 percent...

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Marcolin and Abercrombie & Fitch secure eyewear licensing agreement

Eyewear group Marcolin has established an exclusive licensing agreement with apparel brand Abercrombie & Fitch Co. which will see it take over the design, production and distribution of eyewear collections for the Abercrombie, Abercrombie Kids and Hollister brands. Speaking on the partnership, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO, Fran Horowitz, said: “...

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Marcolin records profit increase, turnover decrease during license expansion

Italian eyewear company Marcolin Group has announced its financial results for the first half of the year. Although the company has recorded a decline in turnover, there is an increase in profit. Marcolin reports a turnover of 297.6 million euros, a decrease of 3.6 percent compared to the same period last year. In addition, the group's profit...

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Marcolin appoints new group operations director

Italian-based eyewear manufacturer Marcolin has appointed Andrea Vincenzo Virgilio as its new group operations director. Virgilio has extensive experience in the operations segment, working across production, industrialisation, quality and lean manufacturing, for companies, including Benetton, Lavazza Group, Luxottica and FCA. He joined Marcolin...

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Marcolin improves profitability in Q1

In the first three months of 2024, Marcolin reported adjusted EBITDA of 25.7 million euros, up by 8.5 percent, while net profit amounted to 7.3 million euros, increasing over 7 percent. The group’s net sales of 145.6 million euros, decreased 4.4 percent or 3.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to the previous year. On a like-for-like...

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K-Way to debut eyewear with Marcolin

French fashion brand K-Way, owned by Turin-based group BasicNet SpA, known for its rain jackets, is venturing into eyewear with Marcolin. K-Way has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Marcolin for the design, production, and worldwide distribution of K-Way brand sunglasses, optical frames, ski goggles and eyewear for kids. The six-year...

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Marcolin posts increase in 2023 sales and profit

Despite the period, characterised by international geopolitical instability and logistical complexity, Marcolin said that the company recorded net sales of 558.3 million euros, up 2 percent at current exchange and 3.8 percent at constant exchange rates. Marcolin further said in a statement that there was a significant increase in terms of...

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Marcolin and Skechers renew global eyewear licensing deal

Eyewear manufacturer Marcolin and American sneaker brand Skechers U.S.A. Inc. have announced the early renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement. The partnership, where Marcolin designs, manufactures and distributes worldwide Skechers sunglasses, eyeglasses and kids’ eyewear, started in 2014 and has been extended until December 31,...

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Tom Ford Eyewear launches flagship on Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Tom Ford Eyewear, part of the Marcolin licensed eyewear portfolio, has opened a flagship store on the Tmall Luxury Pavilion in China. The new space is described as a “milestone” achievement and aims to connect “the brand’s sartorial excellence with the needs of new consumers on the ever-evolving luxury Chinese market,” Marcolin said in a...