New markets for Safilo

During August the Padua-based group was characterized by important developments: it announced that its brands will now be in Belarus and Kazakhstan - the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets that will be served from Russia - and the exclusive distribution partnership in Chile with Valente Eyewear & Trade, the local leader with a long tradition in the sector. Safilo also announced that the license for the design, production, and distribution of the Liz Claiborne women and Claiborne men sunglasses and optical frames collections has been renewed for another five years in the United States and Canada with JC Penney, one of the main apparel and furnishings retailers in the United States and Puerto Rico.