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British Retailers Asos, Boden and TopShop Tap U.S. Market For Growth

LONDON, United Kingdom — On the heels of Downton Abbey's success on American television, British retailers are banking on a love of all things

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British Retailers Asos, Boden and TopShop Tap U.S. Market For Growth

LONDON, United Kingdom — On the heels of Downton Abbey's success on American television, British retailers are banking on a love of all things


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Louis Vuitton Raised Most Non-Leather Handbag Prices, HSBC Says

PARIS, France — Louis Vuitton, which last month raised prices by an average 12 percent in Japan, has imposed similar increases on non-leather

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Louis Vuitton Raised Most Non-Leather Handbag Prices, HSBC Says

PARIS, France — Louis Vuitton, which last month raised prices by an average 12 percent in Japan, has imposed similar increases on non-leather


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Mango Mirroring Zara Challenges Europe’s Wealthiest Man

BARCELONA, Spain — Two years ago, Spanish retailer Mango could barely convince its employees to wear its dresses, skirts, and blouses, which many

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Mango Mirroring Zara Challenges Europe’s Wealthiest Man

BARCELONA, Spain — Two years ago, Spanish retailer Mango could barely convince its employees to wear its dresses, skirts, and blouses, which many


Global Markets

Brazilian Luxury Mall Operator Iguatemi in Expansion Mode

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Mall operator Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA is expanding at its fastest pace since going public in 2007, betting that

Global Markets

Brazilian Luxury Mall Operator Iguatemi in Expansion Mode

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Mall operator Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA is expanding at its fastest pace since going public in 2007, betting that


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Gucci-owner PPR to Be Renamed Kering to Mark Transformation

PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci and Puma, will change its name to Kering to cap a transformation into a specialist in luxury

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Gucci-owner PPR to Be Renamed Kering to Mark Transformation

PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci and Puma, will change its name to Kering to cap a transformation into a specialist in luxury


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Mulberry to Miss Estimates After ‘Disappointing’ Sales

LONDON, United Kingdom — Mulberry Group Plc, a British luxury-handbag maker, said full-year sales and profit will miss estimates because of weak

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Mulberry to Miss Estimates After ‘Disappointing’ Sales

LONDON, United Kingdom — Mulberry Group Plc, a British luxury-handbag maker, said full-year sales and profit will miss estimates because of weak


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Nike Profit Tops Estimates Amid Footwear Demand in North America

BEAVERTON, United States — Nike Inc., the world's largest sporting-goods company, reported third-quarter profit that topped analysts' estimates amid

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Nike Profit Tops Estimates Amid Footwear Demand in North America

BEAVERTON, United States — Nike Inc., the world's largest sporting-goods company, reported third-quarter profit that topped analysts' estimates amid


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Hermès Reports Record Profitability as Revenue Surges in Asia

PARIS, France — Hermès International SCA, the French maker of Kelly bags and silk scarves, reported 2012 earnings that exceeded analysts' estimates

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Hermès Reports Record Profitability as Revenue Surges in Asia

PARIS, France — Hermès International SCA, the French maker of Kelly bags and silk scarves, reported 2012 earnings that exceeded analysts' estimates


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H&M First-Quarter Profit Falls More Than Analysts Anticipated

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported first-quarter profit that fell more than analysts

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H&M First-Quarter Profit Falls More Than Analysts Anticipated

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported first-quarter profit that fell more than analysts


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Billabong Slumps to Record Low as Takeover Deadline Approaches

SYDNEY, Australia — Billabong International Ltd., Australia's largest sports-wear company, fell to a record low today as it awaited takeover offers

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Billabong Slumps to Record Low as Takeover Deadline Approaches

SYDNEY, Australia — Billabong International Ltd., Australia's largest sports-wear company, fell to a record low today as it awaited takeover offers