Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
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Wal-Mart Profit Beats Expectations With Stocks Rising
The world's largest retailer reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as sales at its established US stores rose for the eighth consecutive quarter, sending its shares up more than 3 percent.
Wal-Mart Profit Beats Expectations With Stocks Rising
The world's largest retailer reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as sales at its established US stores rose for the eighth consecutive quarter, sending its shares up more than 3 percent.
Amazon Steps Up British Investment With 1,500 New Jobs
Amazon said it would create 1,500 new jobs in 2017 when it opens a new distribution centre in Tilbury, south east England, maintaining its surge of investment in Britain.
Amazon Steps Up British Investment With 1,500 New Jobs
Amazon said it would create 1,500 new jobs in 2017 when it opens a new distribution centre in Tilbury, south east England, maintaining its surge of investment in Britain.
Canadian Retailer Aritzia Files for Toronto IPO as Market Thaws
Aritzia, the Canadian women’s fashion retailer, filed for an initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Canadian Retailer Aritzia Files for Toronto IPO as Market Thaws
Aritzia, the Canadian women’s fashion retailer, filed for an initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
L Brands Tops Second Quarter Forecasts
L Brands reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $252.4 million.
L Brands Tops Second Quarter Forecasts
L Brands reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $252.4 million.
Amazon Courts Women Entrepreneurs at Conference to Boost Sales
Amazon.com is making an effort to woo more women entrepreneurs to its online marketplace by emphasising the company’s global reach and tools for efficiently building a budding business.
Amazon Courts Women Entrepreneurs at Conference to Boost Sales
Amazon.com is making an effort to woo more women entrepreneurs to its online marketplace by emphasising the company’s global reach and tools for efficiently building a budding business.
Coty Declines as Investors Wait for Post-P&G Deal Strategy
Coty Inc. shares fell the most in more than seven weeks after the company posted its second straight net loss and investors wait for more insight about its pending merger with Procter & Gamble Co.’s beauty brands.
Coty Declines as Investors Wait for Post-P&G Deal Strategy
Coty Inc. shares fell the most in more than seven weeks after the company posted its second straight net loss and investors wait for more insight about its pending merger with Procter & Gamble Co.’s beauty brands.
JC Penney Reports Smaller Loss in 2Q as Sales Improve
JC Penney reported a smaller loss in the second quarter as the department store operator's sales improved, fuelled by such moves as bringing back appliances and refreshing other areas of the store.
JC Penney Reports Smaller Loss in 2Q as Sales Improve
JC Penney reported a smaller loss in the second quarter as the department store operator's sales improved, fuelled by such moves as bringing back appliances and refreshing other areas of the store.
Alibaba Sales Beat Estimates on Cloud as Revenue Rises 59 Percent
Alibaba's quarterly revenue beat analysts’ estimates as cloud computing services surged and its core e-commerce business held up despite a slowing Chinese economy.
Alibaba Sales Beat Estimates on Cloud as Revenue Rises 59 Percent
Alibaba's quarterly revenue beat analysts’ estimates as cloud computing services surged and its core e-commerce business held up despite a slowing Chinese economy.
Zalando Confirms Earnings Boost From Efficiency and New Brands
Zalando boosted earnings as the online apparel retailer added new brands like Kate Spade and got more bang for its marketing buck.
Zalando Confirms Earnings Boost From Efficiency and New Brands
Zalando boosted earnings as the online apparel retailer added new brands like Kate Spade and got more bang for its marketing buck.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
Michael Kors Provides Cautious Forecast After First-Quarter Beat
Michael Kors provided a cautious forecast for earnings and sales this year, reflecting a turbulent market for luxury goods.
Michael Kors Provides Cautious Forecast After First-Quarter Beat
Michael Kors provided a cautious forecast for earnings and sales this year, reflecting a turbulent market for luxury goods.
Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates on Larsson’s Turnaround Plan
Ralph Lauren reported first-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates as new chief executive officer Stefan Larsson’s turnaround plan takes hold.
Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates on Larsson’s Turnaround Plan
Ralph Lauren reported first-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates as new chief executive officer Stefan Larsson’s turnaround plan takes hold.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Investors Brace for More Volatility With Trump Set to Address Congress
The president’s remarks come at a pivotal point for markets.
Trump FTC Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
The organisation’s chairman Andrew Ferguson vowed to aggressively block illegal mergers, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to challenging deals that violate antitrust laws, continuing the stance taken during the Biden administration.
True Religion Acquired by Private Equity Firm Acon Investments
The deal, which included participation from American Eagle’s chief executive, will help the denim maker expand globally.
Sneaker Maker Golden Goose Is Said to Kick Off Milan IPO Soon
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose SpA plans to kick off an initial public offering in Milan as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, extending a strong rebound in European listings this year.
Europe Luxury Stocks Slide After Richemont Chairman Says Inflation Is Denting Demand
Luxury goods stocks slumped in Europe, wiping out more than $25 billion in market value after Richemont chairman Johann Rupert said inflation is starting to dent demand across the region.
US Inflation Cooling as Consumer Prices Rise Moderately Again
US consumer prices increased moderately in July as higher rents were mostly offset by declining costs of goods such as motor vehicles and furniture, a trend that could persuade the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged next month.
Kim Kardashian Hires Wall Street Talent to Bulk Up Buyout Firm
Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm hired a half-dozen financial-industry professionals, including a new chief operating officer who previously worked at alternative investment giant Apollo Global Management Inc.