Piquadro
Piquadro S.p.A. · Italy
Piquadro is an Italian leather goods and travel accessories company founded in 1987 by Marco Palmieri and based in Gaggio Montano, near Bologna. It is listed on the Italian stock exchange and owns the Piquadro and The Bridge brands and the French brand Lancel, according to Wikipedia. It reported revenue of 183.6 million euros for the year 2024/25.
| Founded | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Marco Palmieri |
| Headquarters | Gaggio Montano (Bologna), Italy |
| Listing | Borsa Italiana, since 2007 |
| Group brands | Piquadro, The Bridge, Lancel |
| Retail outlets | 174 as of 31 March 2025 (Wikipedia) |
| Website | piquadro.com |
What is Piquadro?
Piquadro is an Italian maker of business bags, backpacks, small leather goods and luggage. Wikipedia gives its founder as Marco Palmieri and its founding year as 1987, in Riola di Vergato. The registered office on the company website is in Gaggio Montano, in the Bologna area.
History
- 1998: the Piquadro brand was launched
- 2000: first single-brand store opened in Milan
- 2004: international expansion began, starting with Moscow and Barcelona
- 2007: listed on Borsa Italiana
- 2018: became official tech travel partner of AC Milan
Products and positioning
The website lists laptop and travel backpacks, work bags, messengers and pouches, wallets and small leather goods, trolleys and travel luggage, tech accessories and customisable items. It celebrates 25 years of the Blue Square line. The brand is positioned as premium rather than luxury.
Business model and distribution
Wikipedia reports 174 retail outlets in more than 50 countries as of the year ended 31 March 2025, and revenue of 183.6 million euros for the 2024/25 financial year. Alongside Piquadro, the group includes The Bridge, a Florentine heritage label, and the French luxury house Lancel.
On its website Piquadro describes itself as the Official Luxury Luggage Partner of the Audi Revolut F1 Team from 2026, and mentions partnerships with Ducati and the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI). Its Corso Matteotti flagship in Milan offers an F1 simulator experience.
Ownership
Wikipedia reported Marco Palmieri as chairman and chief executive and holding about 67 per cent in an April 2010 filing. Current shareholdings and roles should be checked against the company's investor relations pages.
Why it matters
Piquadro is one of the few listed Italian leather goods groups and has built a multi-brand structure around business and travel bags.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Piquadro?
Piquadro S.p.A. is a listed company. Wikipedia reported founder Marco Palmieri as holding about 67 per cent in an April 2010 filing, so current shareholdings should be checked in investor relations material.
Where is Piquadro from?
Piquadro is an Italian brand, founded in 1987 by Marco Palmieri. The company is based in Gaggio Montano, in the Bologna area.