
Case Study | Ferragamo & Tod’s - When Heritage Survives but Growth Stalls
In luxury, preserving your heritage is critical — but it’s not the whole game. Ferragamo and Tod’s are two of Italy’s most respected names, both rooted in artisanal excellence and family ownership. They haven’t lost their identity — but they’re struggling to stay culturally and commercially relevant in today’s fashion landscape.
In this episode of When Growth Goes Too Far, we explore why heritage alone isn’t enough. From Ferragamo’s quiet years and creative reinvention under Maximilian Davis to Tod’s challenge of building resonance beyond the Gommino loafer, this is a story of tradition, transition, and the race for relevance.
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Leadership Transition at Salvatore Ferragamo: CEO Marco Gobbetti to Depart
Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. has announced that CEO Marco Gobbetti will step down on March 6, concluding a mutual agreement to terminate his leadership role. Gobbetti, who joined Ferragamo in January 2022, focused on revitalizing the brand through strategic renewal and product innovation. His efforts included organizational restructuring to better position Ferragamo in the luxury market. Despite these changes, the company faced a 10.5 percent revenue drop in 2024, influenced by declines in wholesale and the Asia-Pacific region. The departure marks a significant transition for Ferragamo as it navigates the challenges of the global luxury sector.
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