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Target Raises Earnings Forecast after Profit Rises

Target Corp. reported a bigger-than-expected increase in quarterly profit as revenue got a boost from online sales and strong growth in product categories at the centre of its turnaround plan.

Target Raises Earnings Forecast after Profit Rises

Target Corp. reported a bigger-than-expected increase in quarterly profit as revenue got a boost from online sales and strong growth in product categories at the centre of its turnaround plan.


TJX Same-Store Sales Top Estimates as Shoppers Hunt for Deals

TJX Cos Inc reported a bigger-than-expected rise in quarterly comparable store sales as more bargain-hungry shoppers visited its stores for apparel, accessories and home goods.

TJX Same-Store Sales Top Estimates as Shoppers Hunt for Deals

TJX Cos Inc reported a bigger-than-expected rise in quarterly comparable store sales as more bargain-hungry shoppers visited its stores for apparel, accessories and home goods.


Urban Outfitters Meets 3Q Profit Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $52 million. The results met Wall Street expectations.

Urban Outfitters Meets 3Q Profit Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $52 million. The results met Wall Street expectations.


Urban Outfitters Drops After Announcing Plan to Buy Pizza Chain

Stock fell as much as 10 percent on Monday after Urban Outfitters announced the acquisition of Philadelphia’s Vetri Family group of restaurants.

Urban Outfitters Drops After Announcing Plan to Buy Pizza Chain

Stock fell as much as 10 percent on Monday after Urban Outfitters announced the acquisition of Philadelphia’s Vetri Family group of restaurants.


Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'

While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.

Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'

While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.


J.C. Penney Sales Beat Estimates, Helped by Sephora

J.C. Penney Co Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly net sales on Friday, helped by demand for home products and footwear and a strong performance by the Sephora beauty shops in its stores.

J.C. Penney Sales Beat Estimates, Helped by Sephora

J.C. Penney Co Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly net sales on Friday, helped by demand for home products and footwear and a strong performance by the Sephora beauty shops in its stores.


Higher Spend on Essentials, Online Bargains Hit US Department Stores

Trouble at Nordstrom may indicate a permanent shift in the way people shop and what they buy, analysts said.

Higher Spend on Essentials, Online Bargains Hit US Department Stores

Trouble at Nordstrom may indicate a permanent shift in the way people shop and what they buy, analysts said.


Ferragamo Falls After Signaling Sales, Profit May Miss Estimates

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA fell as much as 8.1 percent after the Italian luxury shoemaker said full-year sales and profit may miss analysts’ estimates amid weak demand in the US and Hong Kong.

Ferragamo Falls After Signaling Sales, Profit May Miss Estimates

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA fell as much as 8.1 percent after the Italian luxury shoemaker said full-year sales and profit may miss analysts’ estimates amid weak demand in the US and Hong Kong.


Nordstrom Misses Street 3Q Forecasts

Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $81 million. The results missed Wall Street expectations.

Nordstrom Misses Street 3Q Forecasts

Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $81 million. The results missed Wall Street expectations.


Fossil Group Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

Fossil Group Inc. on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $57.5 million. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

Fossil Group Tops 3Q Profit Forecasts

Fossil Group Inc. on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $57.5 million. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.


Gian Giacomo Ferraris of Versace on Awakening a Sleeping Giant

In our latest CEO Talk, Imran Amed meets the chief executive of Versace to discuss the brand’s planned IPO and taking on the big guns of Italian fashion.

Gian Giacomo Ferraris of Versace on Awakening a Sleeping Giant

In our latest CEO Talk, Imran Amed meets the chief executive of Versace to discuss the brand’s planned IPO and taking on the big guns of Italian fashion.


Burberry, Hermès Signal US Slowdown on Heels of Asian Slump

Hermès International SCA and Burberry Group Plc reported sputtering sales growth in America, adding to the woes of luxury-goods makers already reeling from an Asian slump.

Burberry, Hermès Signal US Slowdown on Heels of Asian Slump

Hermès International SCA and Burberry Group Plc reported sputtering sales growth in America, adding to the woes of luxury-goods makers already reeling from an Asian slump.