Tapestry Lifts Outlook as Young Shoppers Snap Up Coach Bags
Shares rose in early trading after the company raised its revenue and profit forecasts, even as the broader luxury sector grapples with a slowdown.
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Falling Tourism Prompts Kate Spade Forecast Cut
A dearth of tourists to the US — put off visiting by the strong dollar — has slowed foot traffic, forcing the company to mark down merchandise.
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Macy’s, Kohl’s Fall on Concern About Slow Department-Store Sales
Shares of Macy’s, Nordstrom and Kohl’s fell after reports about weak summer sales reignited fears of a department-store slump.
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Amazon Cloud Unit Helps It Stay Profitable While Investing
Amazon's second-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates, showing investors it can be consistently profitable.
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L’Oréal Sales Miss Analyst Estimates on Western Europe Slowdown
L’Oréal reported second-quarter sales that missed analysts’ estimates as rising demand for its beauty products in North America was offset by worsening conditions in its home market of France.
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Gucci Turnaround Buoys Kering
French luxury-goods maker Kering reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates on rising demand for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, helping it shrug off lower tourism in Europe.
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Puma Earnings Beat Analysts’ Estimates on Soccer and Women’s Shoes
Puma reported second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as the German sneaker maker got a lift from Europe’s soccer championships and a focus on the women’s market.
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LVMH Profit Meets Estimates Despite French Tourist Slump
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported first-half profit in line with analyst estimates as lower tourism flows to France offset stronger demand for its wines and spirits.
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Under Armour Earnings Fall 57 Percent as It Expands Beyond Apparel
Under Armour's second-quarter profit fell 57 percent as the sporting-goods maker took a hit from the bankruptcy of one of its largest customers and increased spending to fuel its sales growth.
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Aeropostale Reports 1Q Loss
Aeropostale has reported a loss of $58.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.
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H&M Earnings Decline on Weakest Sales Growth in Three Years
H&M reported a decline in second-quarter earnings as the Swedish fashion retailer marked down merchandise that was not selling in Europe because of unusually wet and wintry weather.
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Men's Wearhouse Misses Street 1Q Forecasts
Men's Wearhouse has reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $1.6 million.
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Lululemon Sales Beat Estimates as New Products Draw Customers
Lululemon Athletica posted first-quarter sales that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by new products like an expanded selection of women’s tops.
The News in Brief
Chanel Beauty Opens Alpine-Inspired Activation at Harrods
The luxury beauty label has taken over a corner of the department store's ground floor with a gifting suite.
Bangladesh Agrees New Garment Pay Scale From December Amid Protests
The government has yet determine the details of revised wage levels as it scrambles to manage days of protests that have disrupted the country’s garment industry.
China Wealth Crackdown Lifts Hong Kong Watch and Jewellery Sales
Rich shoppers are turning to gold and gemstones to preserve wealth, softening the blow for luxury giants like Hermès and Richemont as Beijing tightens its grip on overseas assets.
Australian Department Store David Jones Collapses After Almost 200 Years
The template of vast stores with dozens of fashion brands, beauty products and other accessories succumbed as the digital era drove shoppers to cheaper, nimbler online rivals.
Coty Tops Estimates on Prestige Brands Boost Amid Turnaround
The US cosmetics conglomerate said launches from Marc Jacobs and Burberry helped boost revenues, though its full-year guidance is below consensus.
E.l.f. Beauty Sales Lift 51%
The US cosmetics giant raised its full-year sales outlook to over $2 billion as Rhode’s global expansion continues to power its revenue growth.
Shein Invests €500 Million in Europe as Customs Rules Tighten
The online retailer said it will expand its logistics hub in Poland as it grapples with stricter customs regulations in Europe.