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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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