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L Brands Rises After Boosting Third-Quarter Profit Forecast

L Brands Inc. rose in late trading after the retailer increased its third-quarter profit forecast.

L Brands Rises After Boosting Third-Quarter Profit Forecast

L Brands Inc. rose in late trading after the retailer increased its third-quarter profit forecast.


Hugo Boss Lowers Sales, Profit Forecasts on Slowdown in Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German fashion house whose artistic director has clothed Michelle Obama, lowered its sales and operating

Hugo Boss Lowers Sales, Profit Forecasts on Slowdown in Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German fashion house whose artistic director has clothed Michelle Obama, lowered its sales and operating


Rocket Internet IPO Propped Up By Underwriting Bank

Proceeds from the listing of Rocket Internet shares were lowered to around 1.4 billion euros ($1.75 bln), from an initially targeted 1.6 billion euros, regulatory filings to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange late on Friday show.

Rocket Internet IPO Propped Up By Underwriting Bank

Proceeds from the listing of Rocket Internet shares were lowered to around 1.4 billion euros ($1.75 bln), from an initially targeted 1.6 billion euros, regulatory filings to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange late on Friday show.


Ralph Lauren Posts Upbeat Q2 Earnings

NEW YORK, United States — Ralph Lauren Corp. on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $201 million.

Ralph Lauren Posts Upbeat Q2 Earnings

NEW YORK, United States — Ralph Lauren Corp. on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $201 million.


Next Cuts Full-Year Forecast as Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates

Next Plc, the U.K.’s second-largest clothing retailer, cut its full-year forecasts as an extended period of unseasonably warm weather led shoppers to delay updating their wardrobes.

Next Cuts Full-Year Forecast as Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates

Next Plc, the U.K.’s second-largest clothing retailer, cut its full-year forecasts as an extended period of unseasonably warm weather led shoppers to delay updating their wardrobes.


Remo Ruffini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Moncler

PARIS, France — In the week prior to my meeting with Remo Ruffini, the enigmatic chief executive of Moncler, his company's stock price dropped by

Remo Ruffini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Moncler

PARIS, France — In the week prior to my meeting with Remo Ruffini, the enigmatic chief executive of Moncler, his company's stock price dropped by


Jimmy Choo to Begin London IPO Next Month

Jimmy Choo Ltd. will begin an initial public offering in London next month after owner JAB Holdings approved plans to sell a stake in the maker of $1,995 Lust peep-toe sandals.

Jimmy Choo to Begin London IPO Next Month

Jimmy Choo Ltd. will begin an initial public offering in London next month after owner JAB Holdings approved plans to sell a stake in the maker of $1,995 Lust peep-toe sandals.


6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.

6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.


Jimmy Choo Woos Investors with Sales Growth Ahead of IPO

Luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo will seek to woo investors with a share market flotation prospectus promising industry-beating annual sales growth of more than 10 percent on the back of aggressive expansion plans in Asia and elsewhere.

Jimmy Choo Woos Investors with Sales Growth Ahead of IPO

Luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo will seek to woo investors with a share market flotation prospectus promising industry-beating annual sales growth of more than 10 percent on the back of aggressive expansion plans in Asia and elsewhere.


Jimmy Choo IPO Could Value Brand at $1 Billion

Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoemaker owned by JAB Holdings, may begin its initial public offering in London as soon as this month amid rising demand for expensive footwear, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

Jimmy Choo IPO Could Value Brand at $1 Billion

Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoemaker owned by JAB Holdings, may begin its initial public offering in London as soon as this month amid rising demand for expensive footwear, according to people with knowledge of the situation.


Op-Ed | Alibaba's Catch-22

Stuck in a ‘catch-22’ in its relationship with luxury brands, Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba should take a page from Google, maximising revenue in the short term, while buying critical time to build enduring relationships with Western brands, argue Brian Buchwald and Joshua Neckes.

Op-Ed | Alibaba's Catch-22

Stuck in a ‘catch-22’ in its relationship with luxury brands, Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba should take a page from Google, maximising revenue in the short term, while buying critical time to build enduring relationships with Western brands, argue Brian Buchwald and Joshua Neckes.


Permira Reviving Talks for Stake in Roberto Cavalli?

Permira Advisers LLP has approached Roberto Cavalli SpA about a possible acquisition of a stake in the Italian fashion house, two people familiar with the matter said.

Permira Reviving Talks for Stake in Roberto Cavalli?

Permira Advisers LLP has approached Roberto Cavalli SpA about a possible acquisition of a stake in the Italian fashion house, two people familiar with the matter said.