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Billabong Slumps to Record Low as Takeover Deadline Approaches
SYDNEY, Australia — Billabong International Ltd., Australia's largest sports-wear company, fell to a record low today as it awaited takeover offers

Billabong Slumps to Record Low as Takeover Deadline Approaches
SYDNEY, Australia — Billabong International Ltd., Australia's largest sports-wear company, fell to a record low today as it awaited takeover offers

Alibaba Founder: "The Next Five Years are the Golden Age for E-commerce" in China
HANGZHOU, China Billionaire Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., said China's largest e-commerce company may use acquisitions to boost its

Alibaba Founder: "The Next Five Years are the Golden Age for E-commerce" in China
HANGZHOU, China Billionaire Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., said China's largest e-commerce company may use acquisitions to boost its

Asos Sales Boost
LONDON, United Kingdom — Asos Plc, the U.K.'s largest online-only fashion retailer, said second-quarter sales growth accelerated as young U.K.

Asos Sales Boost
LONDON, United Kingdom — Asos Plc, the U.K.'s largest online-only fashion retailer, said second-quarter sales growth accelerated as young U.K.

Richemont Falls Most in Two Months After $569 Million Stake Sale
GENEVA, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the owner of the Cartier brand, fell the most in almost two months in Zurich trading after a

Richemont Falls Most in Two Months After $569 Million Stake Sale
GENEVA, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the owner of the Cartier brand, fell the most in almost two months in Zurich trading after a

Lululemon Falls After Lowering Sales Forecast
VANCOUVER, Canada — Lululemon Athletica Inc. fell after it said a shortage of a women's pants line will have a "significant" effect on financial

Lululemon Falls After Lowering Sales Forecast
VANCOUVER, Canada — Lululemon Athletica Inc. fell after it said a shortage of a women's pants line will have a "significant" effect on financial

Aéropostale Seen as Private Equity Buyout Target
NEW YORK, United States — Aéropostale Inc., the clothing chain for teens, is offering the biggest sales discount in America for private-equity firms

Aéropostale Seen as Private Equity Buyout Target
NEW YORK, United States — Aéropostale Inc., the clothing chain for teens, is offering the biggest sales discount in America for private-equity firms

H&M February Sales Fall 3 Percent, More Than Anticipated
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported sales that dropped more than analysts anticipated.

H&M February Sales Fall 3 Percent, More Than Anticipated
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported sales that dropped more than analysts anticipated.

J.C. Penney to Challenge Zara and Uniqlo With Joe Fresh Shops
PLANO, United States — J.C. Penney Co. will open Joe Fresh shops in most of its stores tomorrow, a key test of Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson's

J.C. Penney to Challenge Zara and Uniqlo With Joe Fresh Shops
PLANO, United States — J.C. Penney Co. will open Joe Fresh shops in most of its stores tomorrow, a key test of Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson's

Italian Police Seize Bulgari Executives’ Assets in Tax Probe
MILAN, Italy — Italian police seized more than 46 million euros ($59 million) of assets from executives linked to jeweler Bulgari including Francesco

Italian Police Seize Bulgari Executives’ Assets in Tax Probe
MILAN, Italy — Italian police seized more than 46 million euros ($59 million) of assets from executives linked to jeweler Bulgari including Francesco

Hugo Boss Forecasts Higher 2013 Profit, Led by Retail Growth
METZINGEN, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury-clothing maker controlled by buyout firm Permira Advisers LLP, forecast operating profit will

Hugo Boss Forecasts Higher 2013 Profit, Led by Retail Growth
METZINGEN, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury-clothing maker controlled by buyout firm Permira Advisers LLP, forecast operating profit will