Overview

• Tod’s is not under criminal investigation, but Milan prosecutors seek judicial administration under Article 34 over alleged failures to police exploitative practices in parts of its supply chain.
• Lower courts in Milan rejected the request largely on jurisdictional grounds, and a Court of Cassation hearing is scheduled for November 19.
• Prosecutors cite inspections of Chinese‑run workshops in Lombardy and the Marche reporting unsafe conditions and pay near €2.75–3 per hour, including work tied to store uniforms and some shoe components.
• CEO Diego Della Valle publicly rejected the allegations, invited prosecutor Paolo Storari to inspect company sites, and argued brands cannot fully monitor deep subcontracting without clearer laws.
• Industry minister Adolfo Urso set an October 15 roundtable with sector leaders to shape measures that include potential third‑party pre‑certification of supply chains, following a Milan protocol signed in May.