Dreame celebrates first Community Event in Italy
The continuation of this partnership, as revealed during the event, celebrates the common values that connect the Nerazzurri with Dreame and seeks to boost the brand's European and global presence thanks to increased international visibility.
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During the event, guests had the chance to try and test in person the products on display in an exclusive experience, which opens the way to the brand's vision for an innovative future.
The opening of flagship stores in Milano is planned for this summer, as the city will get the chance to see all of the products first-hand and get a guided purchasing experience.
These and further initiatives for clients in the coming months are aimed at strengthening Dreame's position in the Italian market in a bid to put user experience at the core of their practices and to strengthen community ties on and off the pitch.
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