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The Real Dangers of Border Adjusted Tax for Fashion

The proposed reforms could cripple any American fashion brand reliant upon importing goods and services from abroad.

The Real Dangers of Border Adjusted Tax for Fashion

The proposed reforms could cripple any American fashion brand reliant upon importing goods and services from abroad.


Italian Fashion Industry Hopes to Avert Additional US Tax

Carlo Capasa said that Italian luxury imports to the United States are currently taxed at an average rate of 20 percent.

Italian Fashion Industry Hopes to Avert Additional US Tax

Carlo Capasa said that Italian luxury imports to the United States are currently taxed at an average rate of 20 percent.


Ferragamo Undeterred by US Import Tax Proposal

Ferragamo chief executive Eraldo Poletti said any tax on imports, as floated by President Donald Trump, could be balanced by other factors, including currency fluctuations.

Ferragamo Undeterred by US Import Tax Proposal

Ferragamo chief executive Eraldo Poletti said any tax on imports, as floated by President Donald Trump, could be balanced by other factors, including currency fluctuations.


Amazon to Start Collecting State Sales Tax in Oklahoma

The e-commerce giant has been slow in collecting sales taxes in small and sparsely populated states where it doesn't have any distribution centers or corporate offices.

Amazon to Start Collecting State Sales Tax in Oklahoma

The e-commerce giant has been slow in collecting sales taxes in small and sparsely populated states where it doesn't have any distribution centers or corporate offices.


Amazon Revenue Misses Estimates as Holiday Sales Fall Short

Amazon Web Services revenue was $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter, up 47 percent from a year earlier.

Amazon Revenue Misses Estimates as Holiday Sales Fall Short

Amazon Web Services revenue was $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter, up 47 percent from a year earlier.


Coach Beats Second Quarter Profit Forecasts

Coach Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $199.7 million.

Coach Beats Second Quarter Profit Forecasts

Coach Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $199.7 million.


H&M Bucks Retailers' Gloom as Profit Beats Estimates

Hennes & Mauritz AB provided some much-needed good news for Europe’s struggling clothing retail market.

H&M Bucks Retailers' Gloom as Profit Beats Estimates

Hennes & Mauritz AB provided some much-needed good news for Europe’s struggling clothing retail market.


Tough Trade Weakens Hand of UK Retailers as Refinancing Looms

Retail is emerging as a sickly sector within a UK economy that grew at 2 percent last year, though December retail sales fell at the fastest pace in almost five years.

Tough Trade Weakens Hand of UK Retailers as Refinancing Looms

Retail is emerging as a sickly sector within a UK economy that grew at 2 percent last year, though December retail sales fell at the fastest pace in almost five years.


Alibaba Raises Forecast as Chinese Consumers Continue to Spend

The company increased its projection for fiscal 2017 revenue growth to 53 percent, from 48 percent previously.

Alibaba Raises Forecast as Chinese Consumers Continue to Spend

The company increased its projection for fiscal 2017 revenue growth to 53 percent, from 48 percent previously.


H&M Monthly Sales Growth 6 Percent, Lagging Forecasts

In November, its growth was roughly unchanged from October at 9 percent, missing expectations for an acceleration on the back of demand for winter clothes.

H&M Monthly Sales Growth 6 Percent, Lagging Forecasts

In November, its growth was roughly unchanged from October at 9 percent, missing expectations for an acceleration on the back of demand for winter clothes.


Hugo Boss Jumps as Clothier’s Profit Guidance Brings Relief

Full-year operating profit will be nearer 17 percent than 23 percent, a range set by the company in August.

Hugo Boss Jumps as Clothier’s Profit Guidance Brings Relief

Full-year operating profit will be nearer 17 percent than 23 percent, a range set by the company in August.


Amazon to Begin Collecting Sales Taxes in South Dakota

The news follows recent moves by Amazon in Utah, Iowa and Nebraska as more states push to collect taxes on Internet purchases.

Amazon to Begin Collecting Sales Taxes in South Dakota

The news follows recent moves by Amazon in Utah, Iowa and Nebraska as more states push to collect taxes on Internet purchases.