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Paul Smith Re-Enters China Market to Woo Wealthy Customers
LONDON, United Kingdom — Paul Smith Ltd., the British fashion label, plans to open 25 outlets in China in the next five years as it re-enters the

Paul Smith Re-Enters China Market to Woo Wealthy Customers
LONDON, United Kingdom — Paul Smith Ltd., the British fashion label, plans to open 25 outlets in China in the next five years as it re-enters the

Goldman Said to Pledge $500 Million to Alibaba Loan as IPO Looms
NEW YORK, United States — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will lend $500 million to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. as the company seeks to arrange $8 billion of

Goldman Said to Pledge $500 Million to Alibaba Loan as IPO Looms
NEW YORK, United States — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will lend $500 million to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. as the company seeks to arrange $8 billion of

Philip Green Starts Hunt for First Topshop China Stores
LONDON, United Kingdom — Fashion chain Topshop, part of Britain's Arcadia fashion empire, is looking into opening its first stores in mainland China

Philip Green Starts Hunt for First Topshop China Stores
LONDON, United Kingdom — Fashion chain Topshop, part of Britain's Arcadia fashion empire, is looking into opening its first stores in mainland China

New Look Seeks Chinese Riches With Plan for Hundreds of Stores
LONDON, United Kingdom — New Look Group Ltd., a closely held budget fashion retailer, plans to open "hundreds" of stores in China as it joins

New Look Seeks Chinese Riches With Plan for Hundreds of Stores
LONDON, United Kingdom — New Look Group Ltd., a closely held budget fashion retailer, plans to open "hundreds" of stores in China as it joins

PPR Said to Seek Value of 400 Million Euros for Fnac in Spinoff
PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci trying to spin off its Fnac book and electronics stores, is seeking a valuation of about 400

PPR Said to Seek Value of 400 Million Euros for Fnac in Spinoff
PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci trying to spin off its Fnac book and electronics stores, is seeking a valuation of about 400

LVMH Counts On Sephora for Growth as Louis Vuitton Slows
PARIS, France — Justine Le Sassier wouldn't be caught dead buying a Louis Vuitton handbag.

LVMH Counts On Sephora for Growth as Louis Vuitton Slows
PARIS, France — Justine Le Sassier wouldn't be caught dead buying a Louis Vuitton handbag.

Gucci Chief Says Luxury Industry Aligning With Slower Economy
FLORENCE, Italy — Luxury-goods makers are adapting as demand for premium products aligns with the broader economy for the first time in a decade, the

Gucci Chief Says Luxury Industry Aligning With Slower Economy
FLORENCE, Italy — Luxury-goods makers are adapting as demand for premium products aligns with the broader economy for the first time in a decade, the

LVMH to State Defense Against AMF’s Hermès Stake Allegations
PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA will today respond to allegations by French market regulators that it breached disclosure rules

LVMH to State Defense Against AMF’s Hermès Stake Allegations
PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA will today respond to allegations by French market regulators that it breached disclosure rules

Inditex, PVH and N Brown Agree to Join Bangladesh Accord
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Inditex SA, Calvin Klein -owner PVH Corp., U.K. clothier N Brown Group Plc and three other companies will team up with union

Inditex, PVH and N Brown Agree to Join Bangladesh Accord
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Inditex SA, Calvin Klein -owner PVH Corp., U.K. clothier N Brown Group Plc and three other companies will team up with union

Coach Risks 73 Percent Margin on New Shoe Line, in a Bid to Maintain Market Share
NEW YORK, United States — Coach Inc. has fought for relevance in recent years by introducing bling-laden products to attract younger shoppers and

Coach Risks 73 Percent Margin on New Shoe Line, in a Bid to Maintain Market Share
NEW YORK, United States — Coach Inc. has fought for relevance in recent years by introducing bling-laden products to attract younger shoppers and