Brazilian brand Arezzo has announced that it will open five stores under its own brand-name in China by the end of 2007. The company, which manufactures high-end women’s footwear intends to build up its presence in the Chinese market over the next decade and to have 300 outlets there by 2016.

Arezzo’s entry into China is the result of a partnership with Hong Kong firm Prime Success. The initial discussion between the two companies took place a year ago at the WSA exhibition in Las Vegas.