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Oxford Industries Misses Street 1Q Forecasts

The owner of the Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Ben Sherman, Lanier Clothes and Ben Sherman clothing lines posted revenue of $256.2 million falling short of Street forecasts.

Oxford Industries Misses Street 1Q Forecasts

The owner of the Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Ben Sherman, Lanier Clothes and Ben Sherman clothing lines posted revenue of $256.2 million falling short of Street forecasts.


The Outdoor ‘Dad Brands’ Tapping Urban Youth

Outerwear brands like The North Face and Columbia are finding new levers of growth among a young, urban consumer demographic.

The Outdoor ‘Dad Brands’ Tapping Urban Youth

Outerwear brands like The North Face and Columbia are finding new levers of growth among a young, urban consumer demographic.


SoftBank Proceeds From Alibaba Selldown Rise to $10 Billion

SoftBank Group Corp. has lifted the amount of money it will raise from selling down its stake in China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to $10 billion, after exercising an option to sell more shares through a trust.

SoftBank Proceeds From Alibaba Selldown Rise to $10 Billion

SoftBank Group Corp. has lifted the amount of money it will raise from selling down its stake in China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to $10 billion, after exercising an option to sell more shares through a trust.


Amid SEC Probe, Jack Ma Says Hard for US to Understand Alibaba

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, whose accounting practices are under investigation by US regulators, is a difficult company for the United States to understand, executive chairman Jack Ma has said in an interview to Chinese media.

Amid SEC Probe, Jack Ma Says Hard for US to Understand Alibaba

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, whose accounting practices are under investigation by US regulators, is a difficult company for the United States to understand, executive chairman Jack Ma has said in an interview to Chinese media.


Zumiez Reports 1Q Loss

Zumiez Inc. has reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $2.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

Zumiez Reports 1Q Loss

Zumiez Inc. has reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $2.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.


Alibaba Buys $2 Billion in Own Stock From Softbank

Alibaba agreed to buy $2 billion of its own stock from SoftBank Group Corp. at $74 a share, as part of SoftBank’s effort to monetise $8.9 billion of its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.

Alibaba Buys $2 Billion in Own Stock From Softbank

Alibaba agreed to buy $2 billion of its own stock from SoftBank Group Corp. at $74 a share, as part of SoftBank’s effort to monetise $8.9 billion of its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.


Michael Kors Rises After Forecast Exceeds Analysts’ Projections

Michael Kors released early summer products — including some that aren't available at other retailers — to bring customers into its stores.

Michael Kors Rises After Forecast Exceeds Analysts’ Projections

Michael Kors released early summer products — including some that aren't available at other retailers — to bring customers into its stores.


Vera Bradley Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts

Vera Bradley Inc. has reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $2.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

Vera Bradley Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts

Vera Bradley Inc. has reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $2.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.


G-III Apparel Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. has reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $2.8 million.

G-III Apparel Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. has reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $2.8 million.


Top Alibaba Shareholder Softbank Plans to Sell $7.9 Billion in Stock

Japanese telecommunications and internet firm Softbank Group Corp has announced it will sell at least $7.9 billion of shares in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in order to raise funds to reduce its debt.

Top Alibaba Shareholder Softbank Plans to Sell $7.9 Billion in Stock

Japanese telecommunications and internet firm Softbank Group Corp has announced it will sell at least $7.9 billion of shares in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in order to raise funds to reduce its debt.


Ascena Retail Beats 3Q Profit Forecasts

Ascena Retail Group Inc. has reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $15 million.

Ascena Retail Beats 3Q Profit Forecasts

Ascena Retail Group Inc. has reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $15 million.


China to Open E-Commerce, Other Sectors to Foreign Investment

China will lift restrictions to investments by foreign firms in a range of service industry sectors, including e-commerce, logistics, accounting and auditing, the China Securities News quoted commerce minister Gao Hucheng as saying.

China to Open E-Commerce, Other Sectors to Foreign Investment

China will lift restrictions to investments by foreign firms in a range of service industry sectors, including e-commerce, logistics, accounting and auditing, the China Securities News quoted commerce minister Gao Hucheng as saying.