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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Amazon Profit Tops Estimates as Delivery Options Fuel Growth
Amazon.com Inc.’s sales and profit topped estimates on robust demand for quick-turnaround delivery and gadgets like the Kindle and Echo, adding to evidence the e-commerce giant can make money even as it invests heavily in future hardware, software and entertainment.
Amazon Profit Tops Estimates as Delivery Options Fuel Growth
Amazon.com Inc.’s sales and profit topped estimates on robust demand for quick-turnaround delivery and gadgets like the Kindle and Echo, adding to evidence the e-commerce giant can make money even as it invests heavily in future hardware, software and entertainment.
Hermès Sales Growth Slows on China, Europe Attacks
Hermès said sales growth slowed after attacks in Brussels and Paris put off some tourists and an economic slowdown in China weighed on demand.
Hermès Sales Growth Slows on China, Europe Attacks
Hermès said sales growth slowed after attacks in Brussels and Paris put off some tourists and an economic slowdown in China weighed on demand.
Adidas Raises 2016 Guidance After First-Quarter Earnings Jump
Adidas hiked its guidance for 2016 sales and earnings a second time as it reported a 38 percent jump in quarterly underlying profit, citing strong brand momentum.
Adidas Raises 2016 Guidance After First-Quarter Earnings Jump
Adidas hiked its guidance for 2016 sales and earnings a second time as it reported a 38 percent jump in quarterly underlying profit, citing strong brand momentum.
Ebay Attracts More Shoppers, Earnings Beat Expectations
Ebay Inc has reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and has raised its full-year revenue forecast as a revamped shopping platform attracting more buyers, mitigating growth concerns following its spinoff of PayPal Holdings Inc.
Ebay Attracts More Shoppers, Earnings Beat Expectations
Ebay Inc has reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and has raised its full-year revenue forecast as a revamped shopping platform attracting more buyers, mitigating growth concerns following its spinoff of PayPal Holdings Inc.
Homegrown Asian Labels Challenge Western Imports
Fashion brands from South Korea, China and Japan are becoming serious rivals of their Western peers as Asian consumers become increasingly confident in their own style and take pride in buying home-grown labels.
Homegrown Asian Labels Challenge Western Imports
Fashion brands from South Korea, China and Japan are becoming serious rivals of their Western peers as Asian consumers become increasingly confident in their own style and take pride in buying home-grown labels.
Coach Beats Forecasts
Coach Inc. has reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $112.5 million.
Alibaba Affiliate Ant Financial Closes $4.5Bn Funding Round
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's affiliate Ant Financial Services Group has closed a $4.5 billion funding round, paving the way for a long-expected IPO.
Alibaba Affiliate Ant Financial Closes $4.5Bn Funding Round
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's affiliate Ant Financial Services Group has closed a $4.5 billion funding round, paving the way for a long-expected IPO.
Francesca Bellettini on Saint Laurent in the Post-Hedi Slimane Era
In her first ever in-depth interview, Yves Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini speaks exclusively to BoF’s Imran Amed on maintaining the brand’s momentum in the post-Hedi Slimane era.
Francesca Bellettini on Saint Laurent in the Post-Hedi Slimane Era
In her first ever in-depth interview, Yves Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini speaks exclusively to BoF’s Imran Amed on maintaining the brand’s momentum in the post-Hedi Slimane era.
MCM Aims For $2 Billion Sales in Five Years
MCM, the brand owned and run by one of South Korea's best-known female entrepreneurs, Sung-Joo Kim, aims to more than double sales to $2 billion within five years, tapping into shoppers' growing appetite for niche luxury brands.
MCM Aims For $2 Billion Sales in Five Years
MCM, the brand owned and run by one of South Korea's best-known female entrepreneurs, Sung-Joo Kim, aims to more than double sales to $2 billion within five years, tapping into shoppers' growing appetite for niche luxury brands.
Kering Misses Estimates, YSL Still Star Performer
Kering SA reported first-quarter revenue that trailed analysts’ estimates as slowing tourism flows weighed on demand in Europe.
Kering Misses Estimates, YSL Still Star Performer
Kering SA reported first-quarter revenue that trailed analysts’ estimates as slowing tourism flows weighed on demand in Europe.
Versace Sees Growth Slowing in 2016, Chief Executive Says
Versace's cautious outlook comes after several luxury groups including LVMH, Richemont and Burberry posted weak first-quarter sales.
Versace Sees Growth Slowing in 2016, Chief Executive Says
Versace's cautious outlook comes after several luxury groups including LVMH, Richemont and Burberry posted weak first-quarter sales.
Under Armour's Quarterly Revenue Jumps 30 percent
Under Armour Inc posted a 30 percent jump in quarterly revenue, helped by strong demand for its sports apparel and launches of new running and basketball shoes.
Under Armour's Quarterly Revenue Jumps 30 percent
Under Armour Inc posted a 30 percent jump in quarterly revenue, helped by strong demand for its sports apparel and launches of new running and basketball shoes.
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.