Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italian: BEN)
31050 Ponzano Veneto, Treviso, Italy (Map) Phone: +39-0422-519036
Fax: +39-0422-519930
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only 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 dressing customers in about 120 countries through some 6,000 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 75% of sales) and Sisley. Not content with selling just sunglasses, watches, clothes, and shoes, Benetton once branched out into sporting goods, but withdrew to hone in on its clothing division. The Benetton family, through Edizione S.r.l., owns about 67% of the company's shares.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italian: BEN)
| Company Type | Public (Italian: BEN; Pink Sheets: BNGPY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £2,071.3 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (2.3%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £153.0 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 0.1% |
| 2008 Employees | 9,766 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 9.8% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italian: BEN)
| Chairman | Luciano Benetton (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Director | Gerolamo Caccia Dominioni Connect to this executive |
| COO | Biagio Chiarolanza Connect to this executive |
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