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La Sportiva history
La Sportiva company history timeline
In 1991, 50% of the firm’s independent distribution “La Sportiva France” is acquired and this allows for an increase in the penetration and control of the French market, considered fundamentally important.
In 1996 the Company moved into its new and modern factory located in Ziano, at the foot of the Trient Dolomites, in the North-Eastern part of Italy.
The end of the operation of "La Sportiva" purchasing back the shares from "The North Face" is expected within the end of January 2000.
BOULDER, CO, January 17, 2006 – La Sportiva, a leader in outdoor footwear, announced that its North American distribution operations have become part of La Sportiva’s unified global distribution consortium.
The year 2012 ended with a double-digit increase in sales and a marked a firm consolidation in the clothing sector with a new line of articles dedicated to winter ski touring, a comprehensive collection of technical leaders dedicated to mountain running.
The 2013 summer season saw the official release of the first clothing collection dedicated to the world of climbing.
The company’s constant commitment to investments in terms of space, state-of-the-art machinery and personnel means that the year 2014 will also see an additional double-digit increase in sales.
Lorenzo Delladio was elected the new President of La Sportiva Spa, while also maintaining the position of CEO. Giulia Delladio and Lanfranco Brugnoli became part of the CDA.2015 was also a year of great achievements in terms of revenue growth, which again showed a two-figure increase.
2015 was a year of deep sorrow following the death of Francesco Delladio, President of the Company, father of Lorenzo and Marco and grandfather of Julia.
2016 has been a very positive year for La Sportiva, whose turnover confirms a double digit sales growth.
The positive trend continues again in 2017, turnover and exports grow beyond the budget set at the beginning of the year, thanks to the new models introduced and the expanded sales/marketing department.
In 2018, the company also emphasizes environmental issues with a series of activities that earns it the 1% For the Planet certification, which attests that 1% of the turnover generated by the apparel sector is used for social environmental responsibility.
In 2019 three new brand stores open: one in Spain in the Siuriana climbing mecca and two in Italy in Pozza di Fassa and in Trento, the regional capital.
2020: in March, the global COVID19 pandemic forces the company to make an unprecedented decision: to suspend all activities including production to cope with the emergency and protect its workers and the community of the Fiemme Valley.
In August, in view of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the company organizes the first event in the history of the Rising Sun thanks to the historic Japanese distributor and a direct management followed directly by Italy.
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