Terranova
Teddy S.p.A. · Italy
Terranova is an Italian value fashion brand founded in Rimini in 1988 that dresses women, men and children. It is the main brand of Teddy S.p.A., the Rimini based group that also owns Calliope, Rinascimento and QB24 and reports around 800 million euros in revenue.
| Founded | 1988, Rimini |
|---|---|
| Owner | Teddy S.p.A. |
| Headquarters | Rimini, Italy |
| Group stores | 933 |
| Sister brands | Calliope, Rinascimento, QB24 |
| Website | terranovastyle.com |
What is Terranova?
Terranova is an Italian clothing brand offering affordable fashion and accessories for women, men and children. According to its own website, it was founded in Rimini in 1988 and is part of the Teddy group. Collections cover everyday wear, denim, back to school ranges and collaborations.
History
Terranova grew within Teddy S.p.A., a privately held fashion group from Rimini on Italy's Adriatic coast. Over time Teddy built a portfolio of brands aimed at different customers: Terranova for value family fashion, Calliope for young women, Rinascimento for more feminine and dressier womenswear, and QB24. Terranova is the largest and most international of these.
Products and positioning
Terranova competes in the value segment with frequent new arrivals and accessible prices. Its range includes:
- Womenswear basics and trend pieces
- Menswear essentials
- Kidswear and children's denim
- Denim for the whole family
- Licensed and collaboration capsules
Business model and distribution
Teddy reports a network of 933 stores and lists 77 retail and wholesale markets, combining directly operated stores with partner stores in international markets. The group's website gives revenue of 802 million euros, adjusted EBITDA of 47.6 million euros and sales at retail prices of 1.26 billion euros, and a September 2026 news item states that revenue has passed 800 million euros. Terranova also sells through an online shop with storefronts for many European markets.
Why it matters
Terranova is one of the leading Italian value fashion chains and an example of a family rooted, mid sized group competing with global fast fashion players through a multi brand portfolio. Its growth outside Italy through partners is typical of how Italian retailers expand into Eastern Europe, the Middle East and other markets without carrying the full cost of owned stores.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Terranova?
Terranova belongs to Teddy S.p.A., a privately held Italian fashion group based in Rimini. Teddy also owns the brands Calliope, Rinascimento and QB24.
Where is Terranova from?
Terranova is Italian. It was founded in Rimini in 1988, where its parent company Teddy still has its headquarters.