Complex sentence: Established in 1951 in Reggio Emilia by Achille Maramotti (7 January 1927--12 January 2005) by March 2008, the company had 2,254 stores in 90 countries.
Split into simpler sentences: Established in 1951 in Reggio Emilia by Achille Maramotti (7 January 1927--12 January 2005). By March 2008, the company had 2,254 stores in 90 countries.