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Amazon Says ‘Prime Day’ Sales Up 30 Percent for Merchants

Amazon.com said Prime Day sales from third-party merchants surged 30 percent compared with a year earlier, fuelled largely by international demand.

Financial Markets

Amazon Says ‘Prime Day’ Sales Up 30 Percent for Merchants

Amazon.com said Prime Day sales from third-party merchants surged 30 percent compared with a year earlier, fuelled largely by international demand.


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | How Small Brands Can Face Heavyweights

A global network enabling shared data, manufacturing resources and a sales force of independent stylists is the solution to the challenges facing start-up fashion businesses, argues Adam Pritzker.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | How Small Brands Can Face Heavyweights

A global network enabling shared data, manufacturing resources and a sales force of independent stylists is the solution to the challenges facing start-up fashion businesses, argues Adam Pritzker.


Financial Markets

Young Turks: E-Commerce Start-Ups Bet On Enviable Demographics

The potential for online retail growth in Turkey is increasingly attracting overseas players and investors.

Financial Markets

Young Turks: E-Commerce Start-Ups Bet On Enviable Demographics

The potential for online retail growth in Turkey is increasingly attracting overseas players and investors.


Retail

Finish Line Surges After Adidas Sales Help Results Top Estimates

Finish Line Inc. surged the most in more than seven years after beating first-quarter expectations in a weak retail environment, helped by strong sales of Adidas brand shoes.

Retail

Finish Line Surges After Adidas Sales Help Results Top Estimates

Finish Line Inc. surged the most in more than seven years after beating first-quarter expectations in a weak retail environment, helped by strong sales of Adidas brand shoes.


Financial Markets

SoftBank Sees Up to $2.4 Billion Profit on Alibaba Share Sale

SoftBank has said it expects to book a profit of between 200 billion yen and 250 billion yen ($1.9 billion-$2.4 billion) this financial year on the sale of its shares in Alibaba.

Financial Markets

SoftBank Sees Up to $2.4 Billion Profit on Alibaba Share Sale

SoftBank has said it expects to book a profit of between 200 billion yen and 250 billion yen ($1.9 billion-$2.4 billion) this financial year on the sale of its shares in Alibaba.


Financial Markets

Inditex Profit Beats Estimates, Outpacing Main Fashion Rival H&M

Operating profit increased 6 percent to €705 million ($790 million) in the three months through April, Inditex said.

Financial Markets

Inditex Profit Beats Estimates, Outpacing Main Fashion Rival H&M

Operating profit increased 6 percent to €705 million ($790 million) in the three months through April, Inditex said.


Retail

Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker

Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.

Retail

Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker

Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.


Financial Markets

Nike, Adidas Replace Big-Name Luxury as China Goes Casual

Chinese consumers, who want to make statements when they go shopping, are increasingly turning to Western sports brands.

Financial Markets

Nike, Adidas Replace Big-Name Luxury as China Goes Casual

Chinese consumers, who want to make statements when they go shopping, are increasingly turning to Western sports brands.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Sees Growth Rising to 48 Percent in First Forecast

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said that revenue growth will accelerate this fiscal year as China’s largest e-commerce company provided its first financial forecast since going public in 2014.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Sees Growth Rising to 48 Percent in First Forecast

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said that revenue growth will accelerate this fiscal year as China’s largest e-commerce company provided its first financial forecast since going public in 2014.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Expects to Nearly Double Transactions Volume by 2020

Alibaba said it expects to record 6 trillion yuan (over $900 billion) in gross merchandise volume in fiscal 2020, nearly double 3.09 trillion yuan in fiscal 2016.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Expects to Nearly Double Transactions Volume by 2020

Alibaba said it expects to record 6 trillion yuan (over $900 billion) in gross merchandise volume in fiscal 2020, nearly double 3.09 trillion yuan in fiscal 2016.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Hires Coach CFO as It Shakes Up Management Ranks

Jane Nielsen will join the fashion house as chief financial officer in September.

Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Hires Coach CFO as It Shakes Up Management Ranks

Jane Nielsen will join the fashion house as chief financial officer in September.


Financial Markets

Lululemon Sales Beat Estimates as New Products Draw Customers

Lululemon Athletica posted first-quarter sales that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by new products like an expanded selection of women’s tops.

Financial Markets

Lululemon Sales Beat Estimates as New Products Draw Customers

Lululemon Athletica posted first-quarter sales that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by new products like an expanded selection of women’s tops.