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Adidas Chief Hainer Sees ‘Significant’ Revenue Increase in 2014
FRANKFURT, Germany — Adidas AG Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer expects a significant revenue increase next year, boosted by sales of national

Fast Retailing Net Forecast Misses Estimates on Weak Sentiment
TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co., Asia's largest clothing retailer, forecast profit that missed analyst estimates amid weak consumer sentiment in

Yoox Looking at Acquisitions to Boost Online Business, CEO Says
MILAN, Italy — Yoox SpA Chief Executive Officer Federico Marchetti said the online fashion retailer is looking at acquisitions to bolster its

France Should End Store Restrictions, Vente-Privée Founder Says
PARIS, France — French regulations barring shopkeepers from opening Sunday and after 9 p.m. are antiquated, according to the founder of online

Marks & Spencer Extends Decline on Doubt Over New Fashion Range
LONDON, United Kingdom — Marks & Spencer Group Plc, Britain's largest clothing retailer, fell for a third straight day as Sanford C. Bernstein cut

Fab.com Cuts 101 Jobs as E-Commerce Site Aims to Turn Profit
NEW YORK, United States — Fab.com Inc., the e-commerce startup valued at about $1 billion in a June fundraising round, plans to cut 101 people, or

Neiman Seeking $3.75 Billion of Loans; Hudson’s Bay Boosts Debt
NEW YORK, United States — Neiman Marcus Group Inc. is seeking $3.75 billion in loans to back its buyout by Ares Management LLC and the Canada Pension

Marc Jacobs’ Vuitton Exit Seen as Double Boost to LVMH
PARIS, France — Marc Jacobs 's departure from Louis Vuitton to focus on an initial public offering of his own brand is set to provide a double boost

U.S. Holiday Sales May Rise 3.9% as Budget Fight Curbs Sentiment
NEW YORK, United States — U.S. retail sales may increase 3.9 percent during the holiday season, as political and economic uncertainties damp consumer

LVMH’s Pucci Enters Fashion ‘Big Boys Club’ With Expansion Drive
MILAN, Italy — After a dormant first decade under the ownership of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the Pucci fashion brand plans to step up