Religious Order runs drug lab for cures, ethics
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Reverend Franco Decaminada of the Roman Catholic order Children of the Immaculate Conception in Italy has orchestrated the acquisition of a medical laboratory. The pharmaceutical interest was purchased from Pfizer Inc. of the United States and has been renamed Nerviano Medical Science. The Italian medical laboratory will concentrate on cancer pharmaceuticals research.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Benetton picks up the fashion pace: tracking trends with fast deliveries, the Italian brand makes a comeback
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A $160-mil investment in supply chain improvement is helping the Italian clothing company Benetton Group S.p.A. regain its competitive foothold in the industry, allowing the firm to deliver new designs to its stores as often as once a week.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Seeking edge, fashion firm bets on rare, furry animals: Loro Piana has lock on soft vicuna wool; new competitors loom
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Vicuna wool is emerging as a new luxury fabric, with Italian textile company Loro Piana holding most of the world's supply. The once-endangered animals are increasing in numbers as a result.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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