Safilo Grows in Colombia: Exclusive Partnership with Kronotime

Safilo Grows in Colombia: Exclusive Partnership with Kronotime

Monday, November 6 2017 | 00 h 00 min | News

Padua-Italy and Bogotá-Colombia – Safilo announces an exclusive distribution partnership for the Colombian market with Kronotime, leading local operator with longstanding excellence in distribution and brand building capabilities originating in jewellery.

Safilo will consequently be able to offer to the Colombian market its renowned brand portfolio of over 30 leading eyewear brands.

Kronotime has more than 50 years of proven success in the Colombian market, rooted in the discerning distribution of the highest quality and is today a key player in Colombia and Latin America, in retail and wholesale distribution with over 56 owned retail stores and 10 locally operated brands in over eight cities.

This announcement represents yet another step in Safilo’s development in Latin America, which is part of the growth acceleration plan for its Emerging Markets unit consistently with its 2020 Strategic Plan.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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