OVS, headquartered in Venice, is Italy’s leading clothing retailer, with a network of over 2,200 stores operated both directly and through franchises in Italy and abroad. It is the undisputed market leader in its sector in Italy, with a market share exceeding 9%, and also holds a leading position in the Italian children’s apparel market through its OVS Kids brand, which boasts a double-digit market share.
The company operates a vertically integrated business model, leveraging:
- a highly specialized sourcing structure, with its own offices and over 300 collaborators located in key textile production regions, and
- a product development team composed of product managers, designers, and merchandisers who create and manage the merchandise mix under the artistic direction of the creative director.
In addition to its two main brands, OVS and UPIM (in terms of revenue), the Group also owns seven other brands: OVS Kids, Piombo, Les Copains, Blukids, Croff, Stefanel, and Gap.
Website: www.ovscorporate.com