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Italian Fashion Industry Faces Challenges Amidst Economic Transition

Sergio Tamborini, president of SMI, recently acknowledged the structural crisis in the global fashion system, emphasizing its impact on Italian fashion. The sector is witnessing consecutive negative signs over the past three quarters, signaling a significant shift. Together with Giovanna Ceolini, president of Confindustria Accessori Moda, Tamborini highlighted the need for unity among major fashion associations to address pressing issues.The decrease in global fashion sales, compounded by factors predominantly affecting manufacturing, underscores the urgency for collaborative efforts. The closure of Fondaco dei Tedeschi by LVMH's retail division, disregarding the fate of its employees, exemplifies the need for a consolidated approach to address industry challenges and crises, particula

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Challenges Faced by Fashion Industry in Marche’s Export Sector

In the second quarter of 2024, the export industry in Marche faced a significant decline of -41.3%, largely impacted by pharmaceutical exports to China.The downward trend continued throughout the first half of the year across all provinces in Marche, with Ascoli Piceno experiencing a staggering drop of -74.9%, Ancona at -17.1%, Fermo at -5.2%, Pesaro-Urbino at -1.3%, and Macerata at -0.8%.When it comes to the top export destinations for Marche, France and Germany saw slight increases, while the United States experienced a decline of -10.5%. The most dramatic decrease was seen in exports to China, plummeting to 178.9 million euros compared to 3,602.4 million euros in the first half of 2023.The President of the Chamber of Commerce of Marche, Gino Sabatini, noted the critical situatio

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