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Kohl’s Rises After Third-Quarter Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates

Kohl’s Corp. rose as much as 11 percent in early trading after posting third-quarter profit and sales that topped analysts’ estimates.

Kohl’s Rises After Third-Quarter Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates

Kohl’s Corp. rose as much as 11 percent in early trading after posting third-quarter profit and sales that topped analysts’ estimates.


Burberry to Reduce Size of Hong Kong Flagship Store Amid Slump

Burberry Group Plc is to scale back its biggest store in Hong Kong as it seeks to mitigate slumping demand in the island city.

Burberry to Reduce Size of Hong Kong Flagship Store Amid Slump

Burberry Group Plc is to scale back its biggest store in Hong Kong as it seeks to mitigate slumping demand in the island city.


Burberry Beats Estimates as Luxury Maker Battles Tough Backdrop

Burberry Group Plc reported first-half profit that beat analysts’ estimates as cost savings helped offset slowing revenue growth.

Burberry Beats Estimates as Luxury Maker Battles Tough Backdrop

Burberry Group Plc reported first-half profit that beat analysts’ estimates as cost savings helped offset slowing revenue growth.


Hermès Third-Quarter Revenue Rises on Japanese Luxury Growth

Hermès International SCA said third-quarter sales rose 15 percent as Chinese tourists taking advantage of the weak yen fueled demand in Japan.

Hermès Third-Quarter Revenue Rises on Japanese Luxury Growth

Hermès International SCA said third-quarter sales rose 15 percent as Chinese tourists taking advantage of the weak yen fueled demand in Japan.


Alibaba Singles’ Day Draws Record Sales Amid Economic Concerns

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. flexed its e-commerce muscle by logging a record 91.2 billion yuan ($14.3 billion) in sales during its Singles’ Day promotion.

Alibaba Singles’ Day Draws Record Sales Amid Economic Concerns

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. flexed its e-commerce muscle by logging a record 91.2 billion yuan ($14.3 billion) in sales during its Singles’ Day promotion.


Yoox Net-a-Porter Raises Savings Estimate Amid Merger Benefits

Yoox Net-a-Porter SpA raised its estimate for annual cost savings as it reported its first quarterly earnings since the merger that created the company.

Yoox Net-a-Porter Raises Savings Estimate Amid Merger Benefits

Yoox Net-a-Porter SpA raised its estimate for annual cost savings as it reported its first quarterly earnings since the merger that created the company.


Alibaba to Invest in US Startups as Part of Expansion Plan

HANGZHOU, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will invest in startups in the U.S. and help bring them to China as part of its expansion plan, said

Alibaba to Invest in US Startups as Part of Expansion Plan

HANGZHOU, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will invest in startups in the U.S. and help bring them to China as part of its expansion plan, said


Macy’s Sales Trail Estimates Amid Sluggish Demand for Apparel

Macy’s Inc., the largest U.S. department-store company, posted third-quarter sales that missed analysts’ estimates amid sluggish demand for apparel.

Macy’s Sales Trail Estimates Amid Sluggish Demand for Apparel

Macy’s Inc., the largest U.S. department-store company, posted third-quarter sales that missed analysts’ estimates amid sluggish demand for apparel.


Alibaba Says Singles' Day Sales Surpass Last Year's $9.3 Billion Total

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday the value of merchandise it has sold so far during the Singles' Day online shopping extravaganza had surpassed last year's total of $9.3 billion.

Alibaba Says Singles' Day Sales Surpass Last Year's $9.3 Billion Total

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday the value of merchandise it has sold so far during the Singles' Day online shopping extravaganza had surpassed last year's total of $9.3 billion.


Pandora Third-Quarter Earnings Miss Estimates on US Slowdown

Pandora A/S reported third-quarter earnings that missed estimates as the Danish jeweler’s US sales growth weakened due to a change in promotional strategy.

Pandora Third-Quarter Earnings Miss Estimates on US Slowdown

Pandora A/S reported third-quarter earnings that missed estimates as the Danish jeweler’s US sales growth weakened due to a change in promotional strategy.


Macy’s, Kohl’s Tumble After Citigroup Warns of ‘Tough Quarter’

Shares of Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp. declined after Citigroup Inc. cut its earnings estimates for the companies, saying the industry is suffering from a sales slowdown and inventory glut.

Macy’s, Kohl’s Tumble After Citigroup Warns of ‘Tough Quarter’

Shares of Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp. declined after Citigroup Inc. cut its earnings estimates for the companies, saying the industry is suffering from a sales slowdown and inventory glut.


Handbag Industry Tightens Purse Strings to Cope With Slow Sales

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Kate Spade & Co. and Coach Inc. all topped analysts’ earnings estimates for the past quarter after the retailers cut costs and reduced discounts.

Handbag Industry Tightens Purse Strings to Cope With Slow Sales

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Kate Spade & Co. and Coach Inc. all topped analysts’ earnings estimates for the past quarter after the retailers cut costs and reduced discounts.