Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury
brands. It designs, produces and distributes high-quality
personal luxury goods, including ready-to-wear, handbags,
small leather goods, luggage, shoes, timepieces, gifts,
fragrances, and eyewear. The company directly operates 198
stores in major markets throughout the world and wholesales
products through franchise stores, duty-free boutiques and
leading department and specialty stores. Gucci is part of
Gucci Group N.V., owned by PPR (Pinault-Printemps-Redoute),
a leading European retail and luxury group.