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L’Oréal Sales Miss Analyst Estimates on Western Europe Slowdown

L’Oréal reported second-quarter sales that missed analysts’ estimates as rising demand for its beauty products in North America was offset by worsening conditions in its home market of France.

L’Oréal Sales Miss Analyst Estimates on Western Europe Slowdown

L’Oréal reported second-quarter sales that missed analysts’ estimates as rising demand for its beauty products in North America was offset by worsening conditions in its home market of France.


Gucci Turnaround Buoys Kering

French luxury-goods maker Kering reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates on rising demand for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, helping it shrug off lower tourism in Europe.

Gucci Turnaround Buoys Kering

French luxury-goods maker Kering reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates on rising demand for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, helping it shrug off lower tourism in Europe.


Investcorp Says Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to Acquire 20 Percent Stake

Abu Dhabi sovereign investment fund Mubadala Development Co. will acquire a 20 percent stake in alternative investment firm Investcorp Bank BSC, which has backed companies including Tiffany & Co. and Gucci Ltd. under founder Nemir Kirdar.

Investcorp Says Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to Acquire 20 Percent Stake

Abu Dhabi sovereign investment fund Mubadala Development Co. will acquire a 20 percent stake in alternative investment firm Investcorp Bank BSC, which has backed companies including Tiffany & Co. and Gucci Ltd. under founder Nemir Kirdar.


Adidas Raises Full-Year Forecast Amid Boost From Chelsea Payment

Adidas increased its full-year forecast as brand sales benefited from the Euro 2016 soccer tournament and it pocketed a payment to end a sponsorship deal with England’s Chelsea soccer club early.

Adidas Raises Full-Year Forecast Amid Boost From Chelsea Payment

Adidas increased its full-year forecast as brand sales benefited from the Euro 2016 soccer tournament and it pocketed a payment to end a sponsorship deal with England’s Chelsea soccer club early.


Puma Earnings Beat Analysts’ Estimates on Soccer and Women’s Shoes

Puma reported second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as the German sneaker maker got a lift from Europe’s soccer championships and a focus on the women’s market.

Puma Earnings Beat Analysts’ Estimates on Soccer and Women’s Shoes

Puma reported second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as the German sneaker maker got a lift from Europe’s soccer championships and a focus on the women’s market.


LVMH Profit Meets Estimates Despite French Tourist Slump

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported first-half profit in line with analyst estimates as lower tourism flows to France offset stronger demand for its wines and spirits.

LVMH Profit Meets Estimates Despite French Tourist Slump

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported first-half profit in line with analyst estimates as lower tourism flows to France offset stronger demand for its wines and spirits.


Under Armour Earnings Fall 57 Percent as It Expands Beyond Apparel

Under Armour's second-quarter profit fell 57 percent as the sporting-goods maker took a hit from the bankruptcy of one of its largest customers and increased spending to fuel its sales growth.

Under Armour Earnings Fall 57 Percent as It Expands Beyond Apparel

Under Armour's second-quarter profit fell 57 percent as the sporting-goods maker took a hit from the bankruptcy of one of its largest customers and increased spending to fuel its sales growth.


Nike CEO’s Pay Almost Triples to $47.6 Million With Stock Award

Nike awarded chief executive officer Mark Parker $47.6 million in compensation for fiscal 2016, almost triple the level of the previous year, after stock grants buoyed his pay.

Nike CEO’s Pay Almost Triples to $47.6 Million With Stock Award

Nike awarded chief executive officer Mark Parker $47.6 million in compensation for fiscal 2016, almost triple the level of the previous year, after stock grants buoyed his pay.


Victor Luis on Transforming Coach in Turbulent Times

BoF's Imran Amed talks to Coach CEO Victor Luis about the company's return to growth amidst wider market uncertainty.

Victor Luis on Transforming Coach in Turbulent Times

BoF's Imran Amed talks to Coach CEO Victor Luis about the company's return to growth amidst wider market uncertainty.


Miss Sixty’s Chinese Owner Said to Plan IPO at $5 Billion Value

Chinese fashion house Trendy International Group, owner of the Miss Sixty jeans brand in Asia, is planning a domestic initial public offering as soon as the end of next year, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Miss Sixty’s Chinese Owner Said to Plan IPO at $5 Billion Value

Chinese fashion house Trendy International Group, owner of the Miss Sixty jeans brand in Asia, is planning a domestic initial public offering as soon as the end of next year, people with knowledge of the matter said.


Lisa Marie Fernandez’s Restrained Swimwear Revolution

Through a strategy of product iteration and timely category expansion, Lisa Marie Fernandez has built an influential swimwear brand, with sales set to double this year.

Lisa Marie Fernandez’s Restrained Swimwear Revolution

Through a strategy of product iteration and timely category expansion, Lisa Marie Fernandez has built an influential swimwear brand, with sales set to double this year.


As Markets Reach New Highs, World’s Top Investors Sound Alarm

Investors have cautioned that buyers may be ignoring sluggish economic growth and Britain’s departure from the European Union as they look to put their money somewhere, anywhere, amid low interest rates.

As Markets Reach New Highs, World’s Top Investors Sound Alarm

Investors have cautioned that buyers may be ignoring sluggish economic growth and Britain’s departure from the European Union as they look to put their money somewhere, anywhere, amid low interest rates.