Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Sept 29

MILAN, Sept 29 (Reuters) - The following factors could affect Italian markets on Monday.

Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).

BENETTON

The clothing retailer's chief financial officer, Emilio Foa, is leaving after less than two years in the post.

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MARIELLA BURANI

The fashion group could sign a deal this week to open five new shops, three in Oman and two in Dubai, Borsa & Finanza newspaper says on Saturday. Chief Executive Giovanni Burani tells the newspaper it will be a tough Christmas given financial market turmoil and the slowdown in consumer spending could last at least for the first half of next year. He adds that the group is not immune to current problems but "we are resisting."