Back on the accessories map

Lorna Strickland

1-Apr-2006

When Versace sold its accessories business early last year, new owner Vertime vowed to make its presence felt in duty-free and domestic channels. Lorna Strickland talks to president Paolo Marai about the company's progress

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Following the announcement in 2004 that Versace was selling its Precious Items division, Timex Group emerged as the winning bidder at the beginning of 2005. The deal added one of

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