John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.

French cosmetics group L'Oreal sees sales growth accelerating in the second half as demand in Western Europe and the United States improves.

French cosmetics group L'Oreal sees sales growth accelerating in the second half as demand in Western Europe and the United States improves.

Avon Products Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $28.8 million. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Avon Products Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $28.8 million. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Revlon Inc. on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $26 million.

Revlon Inc. on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $26 million.

Skechers USA Inc. surged in late trading after second-quarter sales and profit beat analysts’ estimates, helped by new products and robust overseas growth.

Skechers USA Inc. surged in late trading after second-quarter sales and profit beat analysts’ estimates, helped by new products and robust overseas growth.

Quiksilver Inc. hired restructuring adviser Peter J. Solomon Co. to help it find financing as the surf-wear chain struggles to turn itself around in a crowded teen-apparel business.

Quiksilver Inc. hired restructuring adviser Peter J. Solomon Co. to help it find financing as the surf-wear chain struggles to turn itself around in a crowded teen-apparel business.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE rose in Paris trading after the world’s largest luxury-goods maker reported its strongest earnings increase in three years.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE rose in Paris trading after the world’s largest luxury-goods maker reported its strongest earnings increase in three years.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported an estimate-beating 15 percent increase in first-half earnings as sales of fashion and leather-goods accelerated and the wines-and-spirits division returned to growth.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported an estimate-beating 15 percent increase in first-half earnings as sales of fashion and leather-goods accelerated and the wines-and-spirits division returned to growth.

Next Plc, the UK’s second-largest clothing retailer, increased its outlook for full-year sales and profit after first-half revenue exceeded expectations.

Next Plc, the UK’s second-largest clothing retailer, increased its outlook for full-year sales and profit after first-half revenue exceeded expectations.

Luxottica Group SpA, the world’s largest eyewear maker, reported record second-quarter revenue and earnings, boosted by growth in emerging markets.

Luxottica Group SpA, the world’s largest eyewear maker, reported record second-quarter revenue and earnings, boosted by growth in emerging markets.

Kering SA reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as sales at the Gucci luxury label grew for the first time in almost two years.

Kering SA reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as sales at the Gucci luxury label grew for the first time in almost two years.

Traders who bet on declining stock prices are targeting Italian luxury-goods companies, a sign that some investors expect disappointing earnings next month.

Traders who bet on declining stock prices are targeting Italian luxury-goods companies, a sign that some investors expect disappointing earnings next month.

Amazon.com Inc. surpassed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as the world’s biggest retailer by market value after a surprise second-quarter profit sent the e-commerce company’s stock into record territory.

Amazon.com Inc. surpassed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as the world’s biggest retailer by market value after a surprise second-quarter profit sent the e-commerce company’s stock into record territory.
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