Bottega Veneta
Company: Vicenza, Italy

• Founded in 1966, Bottega Veneta concentrates on luxury and high quality craftsmanship in their exquisite leather goods, bags, and shoes.
  
• The Gucci Group acquired Bottega Veneta in February of 2001.
  Goal:
  
• To create stores only in upscale centers that are modern and relaxed yet functional.
  
• Open 2-4 stores in one year.
  
• Needs 1,800 to 2,00 square feet.
  Approach:
  
• Developed a timeline
  
• Selected prospects based on knowledge of the most upscale tenants and districts that attract the luxury shopper.