Company type | Società a responsabilità limitata |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | Milan, Italy (1928 ) |
Headquarters | , Italy |
Number of locations | Europe |
Area served | Italy |
Products | Clothing, footwear, accessories, bedding, furniture, beauty products, and housewares |
Revenue | |
Website | www |
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