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Inditex Profit Beats Estimates, Outpacing Main Fashion Rival H&M

Operating profit increased 6 percent to €705 million ($790 million) in the three months through April, Inditex said.

Inditex Profit Beats Estimates, Outpacing Main Fashion Rival H&M

Operating profit increased 6 percent to €705 million ($790 million) in the three months through April, Inditex said.


Nike, Adidas Replace Big-Name Luxury as China Goes Casual

Chinese consumers, who want to make statements when they go shopping, are increasingly turning to Western sports brands.

Nike, Adidas Replace Big-Name Luxury as China Goes Casual

Chinese consumers, who want to make statements when they go shopping, are increasingly turning to Western sports brands.


Alibaba Sees Growth Rising to 48 Percent in First Forecast

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said that revenue growth will accelerate this fiscal year as China’s largest e-commerce company provided its first financial forecast since going public in 2014.

Alibaba Sees Growth Rising to 48 Percent in First Forecast

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said that revenue growth will accelerate this fiscal year as China’s largest e-commerce company provided its first financial forecast since going public in 2014.


Alibaba Expects to Nearly Double Transactions Volume by 2020

Alibaba said it expects to record 6 trillion yuan (over $900 billion) in gross merchandise volume in fiscal 2020, nearly double 3.09 trillion yuan in fiscal 2016.

Alibaba Expects to Nearly Double Transactions Volume by 2020

Alibaba said it expects to record 6 trillion yuan (over $900 billion) in gross merchandise volume in fiscal 2020, nearly double 3.09 trillion yuan in fiscal 2016.


LVMH, Kering, Richemont? Where to Place Your Bets.

As the global luxury market drifts, Luca Solca identifies four investment strategies for the sector.

LVMH, Kering, Richemont? Where to Place Your Bets.

As the global luxury market drifts, Luca Solca identifies four investment strategies for the sector.


Marzotto Family Backs Hugo Boss’s New CEO by Increasing Stake

Italy’s Marzotto family increased its stake in Hugo Boss, showing confidence that new chief executive officer Mark Langer can turn around the struggling German clothier.

Marzotto Family Backs Hugo Boss’s New CEO by Increasing Stake

Italy’s Marzotto family increased its stake in Hugo Boss, showing confidence that new chief executive officer Mark Langer can turn around the struggling German clothier.


Alibaba Shares Squeezed by SEC Probe, SoftBank Sale

The shares have dropped 6.4 percent to $75.92 since May 25.

Alibaba Shares Squeezed by SEC Probe, SoftBank Sale

The shares have dropped 6.4 percent to $75.92 since May 25.


Ralph Lauren Hires Coach CFO as It Shakes Up Management Ranks

Jane Nielsen will join the fashion house as chief financial officer in September.

Ralph Lauren Hires Coach CFO as It Shakes Up Management Ranks

Jane Nielsen will join the fashion house as chief financial officer in September.


Men's Wearhouse Misses Street 1Q Forecasts

Men's Wearhouse has reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $1.6 million.

Men's Wearhouse Misses Street 1Q Forecasts

Men's Wearhouse has reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $1.6 million.


Lululemon Sales Beat Estimates as New Products Draw Customers

Lululemon Athletica posted first-quarter sales that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by new products like an expanded selection of women’s tops.

Lululemon Sales Beat Estimates as New Products Draw Customers

Lululemon Athletica posted first-quarter sales that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by new products like an expanded selection of women’s tops.


Online Retailer Boohoo.com Raises Full-Year Sales Forecast

Boohoo.com Plc has nudged up its full-year sales forecast, after a rise in new customers helped first-quarter revenue beat its expectations.

Online Retailer Boohoo.com Raises Full-Year Sales Forecast

Boohoo.com Plc has nudged up its full-year sales forecast, after a rise in new customers helped first-quarter revenue beat its expectations.


Amazon Targets India Growth With $3 Billion Investment Boost

Amazon.com Inc. will invest $3 billion more to build its business in India, stepping up its bet that the country will become a major online-shopping market that will fuel sales growth.

Amazon Targets India Growth With $3 Billion Investment Boost

Amazon.com Inc. will invest $3 billion more to build its business in India, stepping up its bet that the country will become a major online-shopping market that will fuel sales growth.