(BFW) Gucci to Open Outlets at Dover Street Market Locations, CEO Says

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Gucci to Open Outlets at Dover Street Market Locations, CEO Says
2015-07-24 07:49:01.901 GMT


By Andrew Roberts
(Bloomberg) -- Move is emblematic of new vision for Gucci,
CEO Marco Bizzarri says in e-mailed statement.

* “Building unique and exciting collaborations with selected
specialty stores is a new page at Gucci. I am sure it will
be appreciated by our customers and those who are now
approaching the brand as it is becoming more intriguing and
fashion forward,” CEO says.
* First outlet will open tomorrow in Ginza, Toyko, followed by
DSM locations in New York and London on Sept. 10, and
Beijing in the fall.

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