Stefano Ricci Spa accelerates its journey into the world of luxury thanks to Intesa Sanpaolo, through the Territorial Bank Division, which puts on the table a financing of 30 million eurosThe aim is to support the plans of development international and investments strategic objectives of the Florentine company, active in the luxury lifestyle and Made in Italy tailored clothing sector.
Ricci Spa: €30 million from Intesa Sanpaolo
Founded in 1972 by Stefano and Claudia Ricci, Stefano Ricci Spa produces haute couture collections, shirts, ties, leather goods, knitwear, footwear, and sportswear. The company maintains a significant portion of its production in-house, including the production of men's jewelry and silverware. With a consolidated turnover of €233 million in 2024 and approximately 800 employees, the headquarters is located in the hills of Fiesole and occupies over 10 square meters of offices and production facilities. Stefano Ricci Spa operates 52 directly managed stores and 31 third-party stores across Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
Il financing of Intesa will be used for different purposes, including the opening of new boutiques, the design of interior for luxury and hospitality, the acquisition of strategic suppliers and internalization of the supply chain. The expansion of the distribution network includes aperture directed in the United States, in Washington DC in 2025 and Scottsdale in 2026, in China, in ChengDu and Shenzhen by 2025, in addition to new stores in Mexico City e IndiaSingle-brand stores managed by third parties are also planned. Ho Chi Minh City e Almaty.
The operation is part of the Banca dei Territori Division's efforts to support Italian SMEs investing abroad, led by Stefano Barrese. The bank recently conducted a mission to San Francisco with 12 Italian companies to explore new business opportunities and meet with potential partners and investors.
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Niccolo RicciStefano Ricci, CEO, commented: "Our international development plan is strengthened by the financing from the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, which demonstrates its commitment to the country's manufacturing activities. Continuing to invest through boutique openings in the new luxury capitals and strengthening our interior design projects, linked to high-end hospitality, are the guidelines along which we intend to advance the production process of an excellence entirely made in Italy and dedicated to a clientele that appreciates absolute quality."
Tito nocentiniIntesa Sanpaolo, Regional Director of Tuscany and Umbria, added: "We believe it is essential to support the international development of dynamic companies like Stefano Ricci Spa. Through the Bank's support, including corporate finance, this has helped promote Made in Italy fashion worldwide, creating value and strengthening the competitiveness of this important Tuscan company. This daily commitment, alongside local businesses, accelerates investments in internationalization, innovation, and sustainability. This commitment has resulted in over €3 billion disbursed in the past nine months to support the growth projects of Tuscan and Umbrian SMEs and those of individuals and families."
