Chicco
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Toys, baby gear, baby bottles |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Headquarters | Como, Lombardy, Italy |
| Parent | Artsana |
| Website | www |
Chicco (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkikko]) is an Italian manufacturer of children's clothing, toys and childcare products, with retail outlets worldwide. The company manufactures in Italy and China. Founded in 1958 in Como, Italy, Chicco is now owned by Artsana and operates in more than 120 countries.
Chicco was founded in 1958 by Pietro Catelli to celebrate the birth of his first son, Enrico, affectionately nicknamed "Chicco". After Catelli's death in 2006, leadership passed to his three children- Enrico, Michele and Francesca, who oversaw expansion into India,[1] Russia, Mexico and Poland. Claudio De Conto has served as Managing Director since May 2013.
Products and research
Chicco operated in over 120 countries with more than 150 stores in Italy and around 160 internationally. Its product range includes maternity items for pregnancy and breastfeeding, early baby food solutions, hygiene and protection products, travel gear, sleep aids, toys, clothing, and footwear.
Research and development is led by the Baby Research Center, dedicated to the psycho-physical. emotions and social needs of children aged 0 to 3. The centre collaborates with medical-scientific experts and maintains close contact with parents. Chicco has also released its "Baby Moments" product line formulated without Polyphenoxyethanol.[2]
