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Is There Still Hope for Fashion Crowdfunding?

With new equity crowdfunding regulations now in place, some fashion labels and platforms see new potential in the model.

Is There Still Hope for Fashion Crowdfunding?

With new equity crowdfunding regulations now in place, some fashion labels and platforms see new potential in the model.


Amazon Challenger Jet.com Announces $350 Million Investment

E-commerce startup Jet.com announced a $350 million cash infusion led by Fidelity Investments, providing money to help the company attract customers during its first holiday shopping season.

Amazon Challenger Jet.com Announces $350 Million Investment

E-commerce startup Jet.com announced a $350 million cash infusion led by Fidelity Investments, providing money to help the company attract customers during its first holiday shopping season.


Guess Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

Guess Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $12.4 million. The results beat Wall Street expectations.

Guess Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

Guess Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $12.4 million. The results beat Wall Street expectations.


Avon Shares Soar After Citigroup Points to Signs of Turnaround

Avon Products Inc.’s stock jumped as much as 28 percent, its biggest gain in more than four decades, after Citigroup Inc. raised its rating on the beleaguered cosmetics company.

Avon Shares Soar After Citigroup Points to Signs of Turnaround

Avon Products Inc.’s stock jumped as much as 28 percent, its biggest gain in more than four decades, after Citigroup Inc. raised its rating on the beleaguered cosmetics company.


Tiffany Profit Trails Estimates as Strong Dollar Hurt Sales

Tiffany & Co. posted third-quarter profit that trailed analysts’ estimates and cut its forecast for earnings this year as the strong dollar weighs on revenue.

Tiffany Profit Trails Estimates as Strong Dollar Hurt Sales

Tiffany & Co. posted third-quarter profit that trailed analysts’ estimates and cut its forecast for earnings this year as the strong dollar weighs on revenue.


Hugo Boss Says Sales Next Year Will Miss Forecast on US, China

Hugo Boss AG said sales next year will miss a long-term target of high single-digit growth as demand continues to slump in the US and China.

Hugo Boss Says Sales Next Year Will Miss Forecast on US, China

Hugo Boss AG said sales next year will miss a long-term target of high single-digit growth as demand continues to slump in the US and China.


Retail Stocks Rally After Ross, Foot Locker Beat Sales Estimates

Retail stocks rallied on Friday after Ross Stores Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Foot Locker Inc. reported better-than-expected sales, giving a boost to an industry that’s been battered in recent weeks.

Retail Stocks Rally After Ross, Foot Locker Beat Sales Estimates

Retail stocks rallied on Friday after Ross Stores Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Foot Locker Inc. reported better-than-expected sales, giving a boost to an industry that’s been battered in recent weeks.


Abercrombie Shares Rise After Third-Quarter Sales Top Estimates

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. soared as much as 22 percent in early trading after third-quarter revenue topped analysts’ estimates, helped by rebounding sales at its Hollister unit.

Abercrombie Shares Rise After Third-Quarter Sales Top Estimates

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. soared as much as 22 percent in early trading after third-quarter revenue topped analysts’ estimates, helped by rebounding sales at its Hollister unit.


Gap Cuts Annual Profit Forecast as Its Sales Continue to Slide

Gap Inc., the largest apparel-focused retailer in the US, cut its full-year profit forecast after declining sales and heavy discounting dragged down results.

Gap Cuts Annual Profit Forecast as Its Sales Continue to Slide

Gap Inc., the largest apparel-focused retailer in the US, cut its full-year profit forecast after declining sales and heavy discounting dragged down results.


Perry Ellis Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

Perry Ellis International Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $2.3 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

Perry Ellis Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

Perry Ellis International Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $2.3 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.


L Brands Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

L Brands Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $164 million. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

L Brands Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

L Brands Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $164 million. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.


Mr Price Slides as Profit Growth Slows on Weaker Consumer Spend

Mr Price Group Ltd., a South African clothing and household goods retailer, said first-half profit and sales rose at a slower pace than a year earlier as consumer spending remained muted amid high unemployment and an economic slowdown.

Mr Price Slides as Profit Growth Slows on Weaker Consumer Spend

Mr Price Group Ltd., a South African clothing and household goods retailer, said first-half profit and sales rose at a slower pace than a year earlier as consumer spending remained muted amid high unemployment and an economic slowdown.