🇺🇸 American brands owned by Italian companies 🇮🇹
39 brands that originated in the United States are owned today by 11 companies headquartered in Italy, led by Ferrero, F.I.L.A. and Safilo.
Ferrero (17)
F.I.L.A. (6)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon | Writing instruments & office | 2005 | — |
| Pacon | Writing instruments & office | 2018 | — |
| Prang | Writing instruments & office | 2005 | — |
| Princeton | Writing instruments & office | 2018 | — |
| Strathmore | Writing instruments & office | 2018 | — |
| Ticonderoga | Writing instruments & office | 2005 | — |
Safilo (5)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenders Eyewear | Eyewear | 2020 | — |
| Carolina Herrera Eyewear | Eyewear | — | — |
| Kate Spade New York Eyewear | Eyewear | — | — |
| Smith | Eyewear | 1996 | — |
| Tommy Hilfiger Eyewear | Eyewear | — | — |
Generali (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conning | Asset managers & funds | — | — |
| MGG Investment Group | Asset managers & funds | — | — |
BasicNet (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebago | Footwear | — | — |
| Sundek | Casual & denim | 2025 | — |
Zegna (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thom Browne | Luxury fashion & leather goods | 2018 | — |
| Tom Ford Fashion | Luxury fashion & leather goods | 2023 | Apr 2023 |
Armani (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| A|X Armani Exchange | Casual & denim | — | — |
Buzzi (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Cement | Building materials | 1999 | Jan 1999 |
Grimaldi (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Container Line | Container & bulk shipping | — | — |
Artsana (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boppy | Baby feeding & nursing | 2008 | — |
Bolton Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Planet | Fish & seafood | 2021 | — |