Safilo reports positive Q1 with net sales rise of 10.6 percent

Safilo’s operating performance in the first quarter of 2015 was broadly in line with management expectations, and progress made was in line with the 2020 strategic plan, the company said. Net sales grew by 10.6 percent, benefiting from the currency tailwind recorded in the period, while the increase at constant exchange rates was over 0.8 percent. The group saw continued strong performance in North America, further acceleration of growth in Latin America and a continuation of the positive trends in Europe, while Asia declined.