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Aspire. Act. Achieve.

3A is a leading Italian company specialising in the distribution of apparel, footwear and accessories. We are a constantly growing business built on an integrated strategy combining in-depth knowledge of the retail market, continuous innovation, long-term vision and ongoing dialogue with our partners. Our true added value lies in our distinctive ability to manage global brands as if they were our own and guide customers towards the right choices at the point of purchase. Shared vision and alignment with brand values are essential assets for adapting and growing in a constantly changing and evolving industry.


Yesterday

Founded by the Antonini brothers, the company was established in 1983 with a retail background. The story began with 10 stores, followed by 3A’s first Nike reseller agreement, which later led to 3A becoming an official distributor. This allowed the company to develop Nike Inc.’s philosophy in Italy, adding exclusive responsibility for the Nike Swim line. In 2017, 3A acquired distribution for the Haddad Group, covering Nike apparel for ages 0–7 and Jordan, Hurley and Converse for ages 0–16, as well as Converse hosiery collections with Delta Galil. 3A subsequently signed an agreement with PVH for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein underwear, beachwear and accessories, as well as Nike underwear. In 2022, 3A became the Italian distributor for Crep Protect. In 2023, 3A entered the German and French markets with Michael Kors men’s lines and acquired Italian distribution for Hurley and Ben Sherman. From 2025, the portfolio also includes Converse footwear and the Clarks, BAPE, Lacoste Kids and Nike ACG Kids brands.

Manifesto

ASPIRE
ACT
ACHIEVE

Market coverage

35% of the market
20% of the market
65% of the market
85% of the market

HQ

3A is headquartered in Cavaion Veronese, just a few kilometres from Lake Garda, in an innovative hub equipped with cutting-edge technology and designed with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. The headquarters brings together offices, showrooms dedicated to distributed brands, meeting rooms and a 13,000 sqm warehouse designed to optimise fulfilment times while allowing orders to be customised to meet customers’ needs. Since 2026, the new Just Play Campus has been active: an ambitious project designed to create a free space for under-18s, where sport, creativity and social interaction come together in a green environment. The Campus will cover 9,000 sqm and include a multi-sport court, skatepark, gym, swimming pool, relaxation areas, meeting area and educational garden. It is designed to become a community hub, actively involving local schools and organisations.


CERTIFICATIONS

ESG sustainability accredited SASB

 

3A has obtained the SI Rating certification, a SASB-accredited recognition that assesses environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. This certification reflects 3A’s concrete commitment to sustainable and transparent business management.

Dun & Bradstreet Cribis Prime

 

3A has been awarded Cribis Prime Company status by Dun & Bradstreet, recognising companies with strong financial reliability and consistently on-time payments.

★++

 

3A holds a strong Legality Rating of ★++. Issued by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM), this rating certifies high standards of transparency, ethics and legal compliance in how 3A does business.

Corporate Credit Rating

 

3A has obtained a Public Solicited Corporate Credit Rating from certification body TÜV SÜD. This independent, external assessment confirms 3A’s financial strength and solvency, giving partners and investors added confidence.

Elite Business Network Partner

 

3A is part of the Elite programme, the international network of Borsa Italiana and the Euronext Group. Being an Elite Company means belonging to an ecosystem of companies selected for their growth potential, quality of governance and strategic vision.

Milestones

Clothing retailer with 10 stores.
Nike reseller for Small Value Account (S.V.A.) segment.
Nike distributor (S.V.A.) for Italy (islands and Calabria excluded).
Nike, Jordan, Converse and Hurley kids collections exclusive distributor for Italy.
Nike Swim exclusive distributor for Italy.
Converse distributor (S.V.A.)
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger underwear, accessories and beachwear distributor.
Nike Underwear distributor.
Crep Protect exclusive distributor for Italy.
Hurley exclusive distributor for Italy.
Exclusive Italian distributor for Ben Sherman, Clarks, Huggies apparel, and Jordan underwear and accessories.
Lacoste kids exclusive distributor for Italy.
Bape and Nike ACG Kids exclusive distributor for Italy.
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PEOPLE

Team

Behind every service and every success is the energy of the 3A team. We were born from a passion for sport and have grown by nurturing talent. Our team is an ecosystem of experts who speak the language of leading global brands — from Nike and Converse to Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein — turning global strategies into local realities.

Kpi dei servizi

What sets us apart

Long-term relationships
Technology
Vision
Flexibility
Reliability

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Just play

3A & Just play

3A also created and launched Just Play, an innovative sportswear, sneaker and streetwear concept store dedicated to children and teenagers aged 0–16, offering brands such as Nike, Jordan, Adidas and Converse. Just Play is designed as a constantly evolving space that gives younger consumers a unique shopping experience, combining the physical and digital worlds to offer maximum flexibility and freedom of choice. Just Play has more than 30 stores across Italy, including Milan, Bologna, Turin, Rome, Naples, Verona and Bergamo, as well as locations in Greece and Germany, supported by the justplay.store e-commerce platform.


Just play campus

Sport, play and fun come to life at Just Play Campus. It is a free space for under-18s, schools and the local community, where people can play, meet and experience sport every day. With JP Campus, 3A is expanding the Just Play project beyond its stores, creating a place where the community can grow together. Located just a few minutes from Lake Garda, next to the 3A Brands headquarters, the Campus is a contemporary space with an international outlook and dynamic energy, designed for younger generations and to create value for the local community. It is open to young people and businesses, with certified sports facilities, training programmes and dedicated areas for corporate activities.