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Macy’s Net Jumped 23% While Sales Slump Lingered

Macy’s Inc., the largest U.S. department-store chain, posted a 23 percent gain in net income last quarter after the company cut expenses, helping it weather disappointing sales.

Macy’s Net Jumped 23% While Sales Slump Lingered

Macy’s Inc., the largest U.S. department-store chain, posted a 23 percent gain in net income last quarter after the company cut expenses, helping it weather disappointing sales.


Burberry H1 Profit Drops in Difficult Luxury Environment

LONDON, United Kingdom — Burberry Group Plc said it sees a tougher climate for luxury goods after currency fluctuations led the U.K. maker of $1,600

Burberry H1 Profit Drops in Difficult Luxury Environment

LONDON, United Kingdom — Burberry Group Plc said it sees a tougher climate for luxury goods after currency fluctuations led the U.K. maker of $1,600


Abercrombie Plunges After 3Q Earnings Miss Estimates

NEW YORK, United States – Abercrombie & Fitch Co., the clothing chain struggling to win back once-loyal teen shoppers, fell as much as 14 percent

Abercrombie Plunges After 3Q Earnings Miss Estimates

NEW YORK, United States – Abercrombie & Fitch Co., the clothing chain struggling to win back once-loyal teen shoppers, fell as much as 14 percent


Gap Shares Surge After 3Q Earnings Exceed Estimates

Gap Inc. shares rose as much as 6.1 percent in late trading after preliminary third-quarter earnings topped analysts’ estimates, helped by cost cuts and a tax gain.

Gap Shares Surge After 3Q Earnings Exceed Estimates

Gap Inc. shares rose as much as 6.1 percent in late trading after preliminary third-quarter earnings topped analysts’ estimates, helped by cost cuts and a tax gain.


Puma Raises 2014 Sales Outlook as Footwear Revenue Rebounds

Puma SE boosted its outlook for 2014 sales as the footwear maker’s investment in a new ad campaign and sponsorships started to take hold.

Puma Raises 2014 Sales Outlook as Footwear Revenue Rebounds

Puma SE boosted its outlook for 2014 sales as the footwear maker’s investment in a new ad campaign and sponsorships started to take hold.


Richemont Profit Hit By Asian Slowdown

ZURICH, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world's largest jewelry maker, reported first-half operating profit that missed analysts'

Richemont Profit Hit By Asian Slowdown

ZURICH, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world's largest jewelry maker, reported first-half operating profit that missed analysts'


Kate Spade Reports 3Q Loss

Kate Spade & Co. on Thursday reported a loss of $9.1 million in its third quarter.

Kate Spade Reports 3Q Loss

Kate Spade & Co. on Thursday reported a loss of $9.1 million in its third quarter.


Adidas Beats Analysts' Forecasts, Boosted by Running Sales

Adidas AG reported third-quarter profit that beat analysts’ reduced estimates as the company made strides in soccer and running sales, helping offset declining revenue at its golf business.

Adidas Beats Analysts' Forecasts, Boosted by Running Sales

Adidas AG reported third-quarter profit that beat analysts’ reduced estimates as the company made strides in soccer and running sales, helping offset declining revenue at its golf business.


Hermès Tops Estimates on Strong Demand for Leather Goods

Hermès reported third-quarter sales that beat analysts’ estimates on strong demand for leather goods in Asia and the Americas.

Hermès Tops Estimates on Strong Demand for Leather Goods

Hermès reported third-quarter sales that beat analysts’ estimates on strong demand for leather goods in Asia and the Americas.


Marks & Spencer Clothing Sales Worsen to Keep Heat on Bolland

Marks & Spencer Group Plc reported a worsening drop in non-food sales, adding to the pressure on Chief Executive Officer Marc Bolland in his fifth year at the helm.

Marks & Spencer Clothing Sales Worsen to Keep Heat on Bolland

Marks & Spencer Group Plc reported a worsening drop in non-food sales, adding to the pressure on Chief Executive Officer Marc Bolland in his fifth year at the helm.


Michael Kors Beats Forecasts

TSIM SHA TSUI KOWLOON, Hong Kong — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (KORS) on Tuesday reported earnings of $207 million in its fiscal second quarter.

Michael Kors Beats Forecasts

TSIM SHA TSUI KOWLOON, Hong Kong — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (KORS) on Tuesday reported earnings of $207 million in its fiscal second quarter.


L’Oreal Sales Miss Estimates on Weak Consumer Spending in Europe

L’Oreal SA, the world’s largest cosmetics maker, reported third-quarter sales that trailed estimates as demand for Maybelline New York makeup and other consumer products slowed in western Europe.

L’Oreal Sales Miss Estimates on Weak Consumer Spending in Europe

L’Oreal SA, the world’s largest cosmetics maker, reported third-quarter sales that trailed estimates as demand for Maybelline New York makeup and other consumer products slowed in western Europe.