Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italian: BEN)

Villa Minelli
31050 Ponzano Veneto, Treviso, Italy (Map)
Phone: +39-0422-519036
Fax: +39-0422-519930
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http://www.benetton.com

Overview

If Benetton had a theme song, it could be "We Are the World." Italy's largest clothing maker, The Benetton Group pushes a global attitude in its ads while colorfully dressing customers in about 120 countries through some 6,400 franchised Benetton stores, department stores, and megastores. Benetton's clothing -- primarily casual knitwear and sportswear for men, women, and children -- bears labels such as United Colors of Benetton (about 50% of sales) and upscale Sisley, which rings up about 15% of sales. Other brands include Playlife and Killer Loop. Complementing its fashion apparel business, Benetton's textile division (5% of sales) makes and sells fabrics, yarns, and labels to third parties.

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Company Type Public (Italian: BEN; Pink Sheets: BNGPY [ADR])
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £1,758.7
1-Year Sales Growth (7.4%)
2010 Net Income (mil.) £87.4
1-Year Net Income Growth (22.4%)
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Chairman Luciano Benetton
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COO and Director Biagio Chiarolanza
CIO and CTO Adolfo Pastorelli
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