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Four Forces Transforming the Global Economy

Richard Dobbs, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.

Four Forces Transforming the Global Economy

Richard Dobbs, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.


Finish Line Reports Third-Quarter Loss

The Finish Line Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $40.4 million in its fiscal third quarter.

Finish Line Reports Third-Quarter Loss

The Finish Line Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $40.4 million in its fiscal third quarter.


Disrupting Amidst Disruption

In a fast-changing and unpredictable world, fashion must embrace disruption.

Disrupting Amidst Disruption

In a fast-changing and unpredictable world, fashion must embrace disruption.


Guess Misses Third Quarter Profit Forecasts

Guess Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.1 million.

Guess Misses Third Quarter Profit Forecasts

Guess Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.1 million.


Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Owner PVH tops Third Quarter Forecasts

The owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands posted revenue of $2.24 billion in the period, also beating Wall Street forecasts.

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Owner PVH tops Third Quarter Forecasts

The owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands posted revenue of $2.24 billion in the period, also beating Wall Street forecasts.


Shoe Carnival Posts Third-Quarter Profit

Shoe Carnival Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.7 million.

Shoe Carnival Posts Third-Quarter Profit

Shoe Carnival Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.7 million.


Rocket Internet’s Global Fashion Shrinks Losses on Cost Cuts

The adjusted loss narrowed to €32.3 million ($34.3 million) from €54 million a year earlier.

Rocket Internet’s Global Fashion Shrinks Losses on Cost Cuts

The adjusted loss narrowed to €32.3 million ($34.3 million) from €54 million a year earlier.


Chow Tai Fook Profit Slump Eases as Jeweller Gets Rental Cuts

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. reported first-half profit fell 22 percent.

Chow Tai Fook Profit Slump Eases as Jeweller Gets Rental Cuts

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. reported first-half profit fell 22 percent.


Urban Outfitters Misses Third-Quarter Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $47.4 million.

Urban Outfitters Misses Third-Quarter Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $47.4 million.


Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates, Shares Skid

Abercrombie's net sales fell 6.5 percent to $821.73 million, down for the 15th straight quarter.

Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates, Shares Skid

Abercrombie's net sales fell 6.5 percent to $821.73 million, down for the 15th straight quarter.


Gap Underwhelms Investors With In-Line Third-Quarter Earnings

The company will close all eight Banana Republic stores in the country as well.

Gap Underwhelms Investors With In-Line Third-Quarter Earnings

The company will close all eight Banana Republic stores in the country as well.


Gap's Third-Quarter Profit Drops Nearly 18 Percent

The brand earned $204 million in the three-month period that ended Oct. 29, compared with $248 million a year earlier.

Gap's Third-Quarter Profit Drops Nearly 18 Percent

The brand earned $204 million in the three-month period that ended Oct. 29, compared with $248 million a year earlier.