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Coty Beats Street 3Q Forecasts

Coty Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $75.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

Coty Beats Street 3Q Forecasts

Coty Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $75.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.


Adidas Under Fire From Investors Despite Strong Quarter

Adidas shareholders took aim at the management of the German sportswear company on Thursday, not convinced a new strategy would be enough to challenge the dominance of rival Nike.

Adidas Under Fire From Investors Despite Strong Quarter

Adidas shareholders took aim at the management of the German sportswear company on Thursday, not convinced a new strategy would be enough to challenge the dominance of rival Nike.


JD.Com Retreats Before Earnings as Chinese Stocks Drop in US

JD.com Inc. slumped the most in three months as investors moved to lock in profits before the company’s earnings report.

JD.Com Retreats Before Earnings as Chinese Stocks Drop in US

JD.com Inc. slumped the most in three months as investors moved to lock in profits before the company’s earnings report.


Fossil Shares Fall on Impact From Stronger Dollar

Shares of Fossil Group fell Wednesday following weak quarterly revenue results and a disappointing outlook as a stronger dollar continues to cut into company's financial results.

Fossil Shares Fall on Impact From Stronger Dollar

Shares of Fossil Group fell Wednesday following weak quarterly revenue results and a disappointing outlook as a stronger dollar continues to cut into company's financial results.


Puma Lowers Profit Forecast as Dollar’s Advance Weighs on Margin

Puma cut its full-year profit forecast as the German sports-gear maker struggles to contend with the strengthening of the dollar against most major currencies.

Puma Lowers Profit Forecast as Dollar’s Advance Weighs on Margin

Puma cut its full-year profit forecast as the German sports-gear maker struggles to contend with the strengthening of the dollar against most major currencies.


Adidas Earnings Top Estimates as Turnaround Plan Begins

Adidas AG reported first-quarter earnings that topped estimates as outgoing Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer lays the groundwork for a turnaround.

Adidas Earnings Top Estimates as Turnaround Plan Begins

Adidas AG reported first-quarter earnings that topped estimates as outgoing Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer lays the groundwork for a turnaround.


Rocket Internet Posts 31 Percent Rise in Portfolio Value Since IPO

Rocket Internet reported on Tuesday that the loan portfolio value of its investments has risen by 2.0 billion euros ($2.23 billion) since its initial public offering last October.

Rocket Internet Posts 31 Percent Rise in Portfolio Value Since IPO

Rocket Internet reported on Tuesday that the loan portfolio value of its investments has risen by 2.0 billion euros ($2.23 billion) since its initial public offering last October.


Finnish Cosmetics Maker Lumene Names Unilever Veteran as CEO

Lumene Oy, a Finnish maker of cosmetics made out of wild berries, named a Unilever NV haircare manager as chief executive officer in a bid to expand abroad.

Finnish Cosmetics Maker Lumene Names Unilever Veteran as CEO

Lumene Oy, a Finnish maker of cosmetics made out of wild berries, named a Unilever NV haircare manager as chief executive officer in a bid to expand abroad.


Next Beats Estimates, Sales Boosted by Warm Weather

Next Plc reported first-quarter sales that beat estimates, a performance boosted by an earlier release of the company’s summer brochure and a spell of warm weather.

Next Beats Estimates, Sales Boosted by Warm Weather

Next Plc reported first-quarter sales that beat estimates, a performance boosted by an earlier release of the company’s summer brochure and a spell of warm weather.


Coach Tumbles After Another Plunge in North American Sales

Coach Inc. fell as much as 8.2 percent in early trading after North American sales plunged last quarter, a sign its comeback plan isn’t yet gaining traction.

Coach Tumbles After Another Plunge in North American Sales

Coach Inc. fell as much as 8.2 percent in early trading after North American sales plunged last quarter, a sign its comeback plan isn’t yet gaining traction.


Richemont Warns of Annual Profit Slump After Derivative Losses

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA said profit for the financial year just ended dropped about 36 percent because of losses on financial instruments.

Richemont Warns of Annual Profit Slump After Derivative Losses

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA said profit for the financial year just ended dropped about 36 percent because of losses on financial instruments.


Online Fashion Marketplace Poshmark Raises $25 Million Funding Round

The fashion marketplace announced on Tuesday that it has raised $25 million in venture funding, bringing its total funding to $47.2 million.

Online Fashion Marketplace Poshmark Raises $25 Million Funding Round

The fashion marketplace announced on Tuesday that it has raised $25 million in venture funding, bringing its total funding to $47.2 million.