MILAN (Reuters) – Italian fashion group Tod’s expressed optimism for 2022 despite global uncertainties after returning to an operating profit last year. The leather goods maker beat market expectations on Thursday with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 24.2 million euros ($26.6 million) versus a 3 million euro analyst forecast in a company-provided consensus. Tod’s, however, still posted a net loss last year of 5.9 million euros. “Year-to-date sales trends in our stores are very good, confirming the growing appreciation of customers for both our brands and products,” founder and mai…