The Illice Brands Group (IBG) is expanding its footprint in fashion, footwear, and accessories. The company reports a projected turnover of thirty million euros this year, signaling a 20% rise from prior figures. The Esquitino family’s business is strengthening its market presence through a portfolio notable for recognizable labels such as D. Franklin, Conguitos, Call and Walk, Mercy Anyone, and Kalk. The growth mirrors a broader industry trend toward diversified brand portfolios that balance fashion with accessibility.
Sales momentum is matched by investments in people and space. Staff numbers rose by about 35% compared with the previous year, while the group expanded its facilities by 3,000 square meters, bringing total space to 14,000 square meters. These changes support higher production capacity, improved logistics, and enhanced customer service across markets.
Management processes also benefited from deliberate improvements. The group introduced streamlined workflows and new technologies across divisions, reinforcing end-to-end operations and enabling faster response times to market demands. The objective is to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency as the brand portfolio grows.
IBG maintains an active European action plan focused on strengthening the retail network. The group continues to push for growth in key markets such as France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, leveraging D. Franklin as a flagship driver for the retail channel. In parallel, the Kalk jewelry and women’s fashion brand is positioned to boost online and offline performance, emphasizing a brand-first approach across digital commerce and physical stores.
The owner of D. Franklin’s facilities infrastructure in Elche remains central to the group’s production and distribution strategy. The emphasis is on optimizing asset utilization and ensuring reliability across the supply chain to support sustained growth.
Looking ahead, the group forecasts a continued split between wholesale and retail, with an expected threefold increase in wholesale activity and a 50% growth target for the following year. The aim is to balance online and offline channels to deliver a consistent customer experience and capture demand across multiple touchpoints.
With more than two decades in the sector, IBG operates a multi-brand network comprising thousands of outlets and a presence spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group collaborates with large marketplaces and omnichannel platforms to broaden reach while maintaining brand integrity and price positioning. This expansive distribution footprint underpins ongoing revenue diversification and resilience across economic cycles.
Online fashion gains traction
The company continues to strengthen its direct-to-consumer strategy, aiming to bring products closer to customers and personalize the shopping journey. In Latin America, the focus is on expanding brand visibility and exploring the feasibility of establishing a regional logistics hub to improve delivery speed and cost efficiency.
IBG operates as a fully family-owned group founded by the Esquitino family, which completed the acquisition of the remaining shares from the Valls family at the end of 2020 to restart the business and consolidate control. The ownership structure supports a unified strategic vision and faster decision-making to seize growth opportunities.
The group remains committed to expanding its online presence and optimizing distribution networks to meet rising demand across all markets. This includes investments in technology, supply chain visibility, and customer-centric services designed to enhance loyalty and repeat purchases. [Source:IBG corporate materials, attributed]