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A financial lens on the fast-changing fashion sector, including markets, investors and deals.

Puma Shares Rise as Sales Exceed Estimates

Puma SE reported sales and profit that topped analysts’ estimates as consumers bought its Boost running shoes and Evo Power cleats.

Puma Shares Rise as Sales Exceed Estimates

Puma SE reported sales and profit that topped analysts’ estimates as consumers bought its Boost running shoes and Evo Power cleats.


How Do Independent Magazines Make Money?

A number of independent fashion magazines are leading a so-called ‘print renaissance’ in an increasingly digital world. How are they making it work?

How Do Independent Magazines Make Money?

A number of independent fashion magazines are leading a so-called ‘print renaissance’ in an increasingly digital world. How are they making it work?


Under Armour Tops Earnings Estimates After Footwear Lifts Sales

Under Armour Inc. posted second-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates after its push into footwear and other new products helped fuel sales.

Under Armour Tops Earnings Estimates After Footwear Lifts Sales

Under Armour Inc. posted second-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates after its push into footwear and other new products helped fuel sales.


Wal-Mart Buys Out China E-Retailer Yihaodian as Founders Leave

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. bought the remaining 49 percent stake it doesn’t already own in Yihaodian, a Chinese e- commerce company, a week after its founders left to start a new venture.

Wal-Mart Buys Out China E-Retailer Yihaodian as Founders Leave

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. bought the remaining 49 percent stake it doesn’t already own in Yihaodian, a Chinese e- commerce company, a week after its founders left to start a new venture.


Apple Plunge Erases $38 Billion as Product Concern Resurfaces

Apple Inc. shares tumbled, wiping out $38 billion in market value, after disappointing iPhone sales rekindled concerns over whether the company can keep making must-have products.

Apple Plunge Erases $38 Billion as Product Concern Resurfaces

Apple Inc. shares tumbled, wiping out $38 billion in market value, after disappointing iPhone sales rekindled concerns over whether the company can keep making must-have products.


Rocket Internet Says Portfolio Value up 47 Percent from IPO

Germany's Rocket Internet said the last portfolio value of its stable of e-commerce investments had risen by 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion), or 47 percent, by the end of June from its stock flotation nine months ago.

Rocket Internet Says Portfolio Value up 47 Percent from IPO

Germany's Rocket Internet said the last portfolio value of its stable of e-commerce investments had risen by 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion), or 47 percent, by the end of June from its stock flotation nine months ago.


PayPal’s Debut Market Value Tops EBay’s as Investors Seek Growth

PayPal Holdings Inc. will make its stock debut with a market value almost 1.4 times that of EBay Inc. as investors bet on bigger returns from the digital payments business.

PayPal’s Debut Market Value Tops EBay’s as Investors Seek Growth

PayPal Holdings Inc. will make its stock debut with a market value almost 1.4 times that of EBay Inc. as investors bet on bigger returns from the digital payments business.


Burberry to Review Hong Kong Store Network as Slump Deepens

Burberry Group Plc said it may try to lower its rent bill in Hong Kong to offset a worsening slump there that drove sales growth to a two-year low.

Burberry to Review Hong Kong Store Network as Slump Deepens

Burberry Group Plc said it may try to lower its rent bill in Hong Kong to offset a worsening slump there that drove sales growth to a two-year low.


Burberry Sales Growth Hit by Weakening Demand

Trench coat maker Burberry is reporting slowing sales amid weakening demand in Asia and a volatile American market.

Burberry Sales Growth Hit by Weakening Demand

Trench coat maker Burberry is reporting slowing sales amid weakening demand in Asia and a volatile American market.


J. Crew Debuts Value-Focused 'Mercantile' Brand to Spark Growth

J. Crew Group Inc., seeking to win over more cost-conscious shoppers, is introducing a new brand that will sell apparel at lower prices.

J. Crew Debuts Value-Focused 'Mercantile' Brand to Spark Growth

J. Crew Group Inc., seeking to win over more cost-conscious shoppers, is introducing a new brand that will sell apparel at lower prices.


Pathos? Greek Crisis and Chinese Stock Market Drama Hit Luxury Sector

The latest chapter in Greece's debt crisis, combined with further signs of slowdown in China, has led to a minor flight from the luxury goods sector, thus concerning investors again.

Pathos? Greek Crisis and Chinese Stock Market Drama Hit Luxury Sector

The latest chapter in Greece's debt crisis, combined with further signs of slowdown in China, has led to a minor flight from the luxury goods sector, thus concerning investors again.


AB Foods Reports Higher Primark Sales as Clothing Chain Expands

Associated British Foods Plc reported higher clothing sales as expansion of the low-cost Primark chain offset adverse currency shifts.

AB Foods Reports Higher Primark Sales as Clothing Chain Expands

Associated British Foods Plc reported higher clothing sales as expansion of the low-cost Primark chain offset adverse currency shifts.