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Shopify Has Smaller Loss Than Expected in First Post-IPO Results

Shopify Inc. beat analysts’ estimates in its first quarter as a public company as it signed up more users and increased revenue from processing payments.

Shopify Has Smaller Loss Than Expected in First Post-IPO Results

Shopify Inc. beat analysts’ estimates in its first quarter as a public company as it signed up more users and increased revenue from processing payments.


Avon Tops Street 2Q Forecasts

Avon Products Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $28.8 million. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Avon Tops Street 2Q Forecasts

Avon Products Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $28.8 million. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.


Revlon Posts 2Q Profit

Revlon Inc. on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $26 million.

Revlon Posts 2Q Profit

Revlon Inc. on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $26 million.


Skechers Rises After Overseas Sales Help Profit Beat Estimates

Skechers USA Inc. surged in late trading after second-quarter sales and profit beat analysts’ estimates, helped by new products and robust overseas growth.

Skechers Rises After Overseas Sales Help Profit Beat Estimates

Skechers USA Inc. surged in late trading after second-quarter sales and profit beat analysts’ estimates, helped by new products and robust overseas growth.


Quiksilver Said to Hire Restructuring Adviser Peter J. Solomon

Quiksilver Inc. hired restructuring adviser Peter J. Solomon Co. to help it find financing as the surf-wear chain struggles to turn itself around in a crowded teen-apparel business.

Quiksilver Said to Hire Restructuring Adviser Peter J. Solomon

Quiksilver Inc. hired restructuring adviser Peter J. Solomon Co. to help it find financing as the surf-wear chain struggles to turn itself around in a crowded teen-apparel business.


LVMH Rises After Biggest Profit Boost Since 2012

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE rose in Paris trading after the world’s largest luxury-goods maker reported its strongest earnings increase in three years.

LVMH Rises After Biggest Profit Boost Since 2012

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE rose in Paris trading after the world’s largest luxury-goods maker reported its strongest earnings increase in three years.


LVMH Earnings Surge as Leather Goods Sales Accelerate

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported an estimate-beating 15 percent increase in first-half earnings as sales of fashion and leather-goods accelerated and the wines-and-spirits division returned to growth.

LVMH Earnings Surge as Leather Goods Sales Accelerate

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported an estimate-beating 15 percent increase in first-half earnings as sales of fashion and leather-goods accelerated and the wines-and-spirits division returned to growth.


Next Increases Full-Year Outlook as Warm Weather Boosts Sales

Next Plc, the UK’s second-largest clothing retailer, increased its outlook for full-year sales and profit after first-half revenue exceeded expectations.

Next Increases Full-Year Outlook as Warm Weather Boosts Sales

Next Plc, the UK’s second-largest clothing retailer, increased its outlook for full-year sales and profit after first-half revenue exceeded expectations.


Luxottica Posts Record Q2 Earnings, Confirms Guidance

Luxottica Group SpA, the world’s largest eyewear maker, reported record second-quarter revenue and earnings, boosted by growth in emerging markets.

Luxottica Posts Record Q2 Earnings, Confirms Guidance

Luxottica Group SpA, the world’s largest eyewear maker, reported record second-quarter revenue and earnings, boosted by growth in emerging markets.


Kering Earnings Beat Estimates as Gucci Label Returns to Growth

Kering SA reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as sales at the Gucci luxury label grew for the first time in almost two years.

Kering Earnings Beat Estimates as Gucci Label Returns to Growth

Kering SA reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as sales at the Gucci luxury label grew for the first time in almost two years.


Italy Luxury Stocks Targeted by Short Sellers on Asia Pessimism

Traders who bet on declining stock prices are targeting Italian luxury-goods companies, a sign that some investors expect disappointing earnings next month.

Italy Luxury Stocks Targeted by Short Sellers on Asia Pessimism

Traders who bet on declining stock prices are targeting Italian luxury-goods companies, a sign that some investors expect disappointing earnings next month.


Amazon Surpasses Wal-Mart as Biggest Retailer by Market Value

Amazon.com Inc. surpassed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as the world’s biggest retailer by market value after a surprise second-quarter profit sent the e-commerce company’s stock into record territory.

Amazon Surpasses Wal-Mart as Biggest Retailer by Market Value

Amazon.com Inc. surpassed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as the world’s biggest retailer by market value after a surprise second-quarter profit sent the e-commerce company’s stock into record territory.