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Marks & Spencer Edges Toward Revival as Clothes Sales Drop Eases
LONDON, United Kingdom — Marks & Spencer Group Plc reported the smallest decline in general-merchandise sales in more than two years, signaling that

Marks & Spencer Edges Toward Revival as Clothes Sales Drop Eases
LONDON, United Kingdom — Marks & Spencer Group Plc reported the smallest decline in general-merchandise sales in more than two years, signaling that

Spain’s Richest Woman Emerges With $5.2 Billion Zara Inheritance
MADRID, Spain — The daughter of Inditex SA co-founder Amancio Ortega became Spain's richest woman after inheriting her mother's stake in the world

Spain’s Richest Woman Emerges With $5.2 Billion Zara Inheritance
MADRID, Spain — The daughter of Inditex SA co-founder Amancio Ortega became Spain's richest woman after inheriting her mother's stake in the world

China Brands Follow Dior to Paris Seeking European Glitz
SHANGHAI, China — Chinese globetrotters seeking some Western pizazz for their wardrobes in the chic boutiques of Place Vendome in Paris or London's

China Brands Follow Dior to Paris Seeking European Glitz
SHANGHAI, China — Chinese globetrotters seeking some Western pizazz for their wardrobes in the chic boutiques of Place Vendome in Paris or London's

Hugo Boss Quarterly Earnings Miss Forecasts on Drop at Wholesale
FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing-maker, reported earnings that missed analysts estimates as a difficult market

Hugo Boss Quarterly Earnings Miss Forecasts on Drop at Wholesale
FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing-maker, reported earnings that missed analysts estimates as a difficult market

Prada Signs License Deal With Coty for Miu Miu Perfume From 2015
MILAN, Italy — Prada SpA said it signed a licensing deal for Coty Inc. to create and distribute perfumes under the Miu Miu brand, expanding its

Prada Signs License Deal With Coty for Miu Miu Perfume From 2015
MILAN, Italy — Prada SpA said it signed a licensing deal for Coty Inc. to create and distribute perfumes under the Miu Miu brand, expanding its

Esprit Hires Ex-Zara Executive Rafael Pastor as Product Chief
HONG KONG, China — Esprit Holdings Ltd., the Hong Kong apparel seller which lost two executives in 48 hours in June last year, has appointed Rafael

Esprit Hires Ex-Zara Executive Rafael Pastor as Product Chief
HONG KONG, China — Esprit Holdings Ltd., the Hong Kong apparel seller which lost two executives in 48 hours in June last year, has appointed Rafael

LVMH’s DFS Group Plans to Open First Europe Shop in 2016
HONG KONG, China — DFS Group, an operator of duty-free shops controlled by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (MC), said it plans to open its first

LVMH’s DFS Group Plans to Open First Europe Shop in 2016
HONG KONG, China — DFS Group, an operator of duty-free shops controlled by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (MC), said it plans to open its first

Luxury Market Headed for Slowest Year of Growth Since 2009
PARIS, France — Worldwide luxury-goods sales will expand at the slowest pace since 2009 this year as slack Chinese consumption and the weakness of

Luxury Market Headed for Slowest Year of Growth Since 2009
PARIS, France — Worldwide luxury-goods sales will expand at the slowest pace since 2009 this year as slack Chinese consumption and the weakness of

Kering Third-Quarter Sales Trail Estimates as Gucci Disappoints
PARIS, France — Kering SA reported third-quarter revenue that trailed estimates as its Gucci luxury-goods brand posted the weakest growth in four

Kering Third-Quarter Sales Trail Estimates as Gucci Disappoints
PARIS, France — Kering SA reported third-quarter revenue that trailed estimates as its Gucci luxury-goods brand posted the weakest growth in four

Permira Advisers to Acquire Dr. Martens Boots for $486 Million
LONDON, United Kingdom — Permira Advisers LLP, the London- based private-equity firm that owns clothing brand Hugo Boss, agreed to buy British boot

Permira Advisers to Acquire Dr. Martens Boots for $486 Million
LONDON, United Kingdom — Permira Advisers LLP, the London- based private-equity firm that owns clothing brand Hugo Boss, agreed to buy British boot