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Puma Second-Quarter Profit Declines More Than Analysts Estimated
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany — Puma SE, Europe's second-largest sporting goods maker, reported quarterly profit that declined more than analysts estimated

Puma Second-Quarter Profit Declines More Than Analysts Estimated
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany — Puma SE, Europe's second-largest sporting goods maker, reported quarterly profit that declined more than analysts estimated

Swatch Sees Strong Second Half as First-Half Profit Rises 6.1 Percent
BIEL, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG, the maker of $50 colorful namesake watches as well as $5,000 Omega timepieces, said it expects a strong second

Swatch Sees Strong Second Half as First-Half Profit Rises 6.1 Percent
BIEL, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG, the maker of $50 colorful namesake watches as well as $5,000 Omega timepieces, said it expects a strong second

VF Says It Dropped Pursuit of Billabong Brand as Too Expensive
GREENSBORO, United States — VF Corp., the world's largest apparel maker, dropped its pursuit of Billabong International Ltd.'s surf brand and stores

VF Says It Dropped Pursuit of Billabong Brand as Too Expensive
GREENSBORO, United States — VF Corp., the world's largest apparel maker, dropped its pursuit of Billabong International Ltd.'s surf brand and stores

Bidding War Erupts as Saks Shares Jump in New York
NEW YORK, United States — Saks Inc. rose as much as 19 percent after the New York Post reported Starwood Capital Group LLC had joined bidding for the

Bidding War Erupts as Saks Shares Jump in New York
NEW YORK, United States — Saks Inc. rose as much as 19 percent after the New York Post reported Starwood Capital Group LLC had joined bidding for the

LVMH China Watch Sales Decline Offset by Overseas Purchases
PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world's largest luxury-goods maker, says its sales of jewelry and watches have dropped in

LVMH China Watch Sales Decline Offset by Overseas Purchases
PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world's largest luxury-goods maker, says its sales of jewelry and watches have dropped in

Alibaba Gains Momentum for IPO With Profit Margin Double Apple’s
HUNGZHOU, China —Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., which accounted for about 2 percent of China's gross domestic product, is building momentum for a

Alibaba Gains Momentum for IPO With Profit Margin Double Apple’s
HUNGZHOU, China —Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., which accounted for about 2 percent of China's gross domestic product, is building momentum for a

Billabong to Study Rival Refinancing Deal from U.S. Debt Funds
SYDNEY, Australia — Billabong International Ltd., the surfwear company that's accepted a refinancing offer from a group led by Altamont Capital

Billabong to Study Rival Refinancing Deal from U.S. Debt Funds
SYDNEY, Australia — Billabong International Ltd., the surfwear company that's accepted a refinancing offer from a group led by Altamont Capital

Retail Rents in Hong Kong to Post First Decline Since 2008
HONG KONG, China — Hong Kong's retail rents will post its first annual decline since 2008 this year as mainland Chinese shoppers spend less on luxury

Retail Rents in Hong Kong to Post First Decline Since 2008
HONG KONG, China — Hong Kong's retail rents will post its first annual decline since 2008 this year as mainland Chinese shoppers spend less on luxury

Hermès Says Sales Growth May Top 10 Percent Goal This Year
PARIS, France — Hermès International SCA, the French maker of Kelly bags, said sales growth this year may top 10 percent after reporting revenue that

Hermès Says Sales Growth May Top 10 Percent Goal This Year
PARIS, France — Hermès International SCA, the French maker of Kelly bags, said sales growth this year may top 10 percent after reporting revenue that

Nike Just Doesn’t Do It With Chinese in Lost Sales Year
PORTLAND, United States — Not long ago, Nike Inc. could simply open stores in China and wait for newly minted middle-class shoppers to show up.

Nike Just Doesn’t Do It With Chinese in Lost Sales Year
PORTLAND, United States — Not long ago, Nike Inc. could simply open stores in China and wait for newly minted middle-class shoppers to show up.