Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Financial Markets
Luxury Sector Rallies On LVMH Results
In this month's Market Pulse, a set of impressive results by the French luxury conglomerate kickstarted 2019 with a note of optimism.
Luxury Sector Rallies On LVMH Results
In this month's Market Pulse, a set of impressive results by the French luxury conglomerate kickstarted 2019 with a note of optimism.
Financial Markets
Amazon Reports Better Than Expected Holiday Season Sales
But shares fell after the company's projections for the first quarter missed analyst estimates.
Amazon Reports Better Than Expected Holiday Season Sales
But shares fell after the company's projections for the first quarter missed analyst estimates.
Financial Markets
Vuitton Handbags Boost LVMH Sales
LVMH on Tuesday said it was "cautiously" confident about the year ahead after fourth-quarter sales held up in the face of fears of a slowdown in China.
Vuitton Handbags Boost LVMH Sales
LVMH on Tuesday said it was "cautiously" confident about the year ahead after fourth-quarter sales held up in the face of fears of a slowdown in China.
Luxury
LVMH Eases Fears of a Luxury Slowdown in China
LVMH posted a 9 percent rise in fourth-quarter comparable sales, in line with forecasts, despite concerns over a slowdown in China.
LVMH Eases Fears of a Luxury Slowdown in China
LVMH posted a 9 percent rise in fourth-quarter comparable sales, in line with forecasts, despite concerns over a slowdown in China.
Luxury
What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
VF's Results Ease China Concerns
Vans parent company VF Corp.’s quarterly beat, aided by a sales increase in China, is fuelling a rally in branded apparel peers that include Canada Goose.
VF's Results Ease China Concerns
Vans parent company VF Corp.’s quarterly beat, aided by a sales increase in China, is fuelling a rally in branded apparel peers that include Canada Goose.
Retail
Macy's Cuts Profit and Sales Forecast After Weak Holiday Season
Department stores had shown signs they were finding ways to cope with declining mall traffic and tough competition from online seller Amazon, but some are predicting an industry-wide slowdown this year.
Macy's Cuts Profit and Sales Forecast After Weak Holiday Season
Department stores had shown signs they were finding ways to cope with declining mall traffic and tough competition from online seller Amazon, but some are predicting an industry-wide slowdown this year.
Financial Markets
Last-Minute Demand Boosts John Lewis Christmas Sales
Britain's biggest department stores operator said demand was 'very strong' on Christmas Eve, indicating that shoppers had delayed rather than cut spending.
Last-Minute Demand Boosts John Lewis Christmas Sales
Britain's biggest department stores operator said demand was 'very strong' on Christmas Eve, indicating that shoppers had delayed rather than cut spending.
Luxury
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Financial Markets
Primark Owner Faces 'Challenging' Trading in November
AB Foods, parent company of Primark, blamed a fall in shopper numbers and unseasonably warm weather for negative underlying sales in November.
Primark Owner Faces 'Challenging' Trading in November
AB Foods, parent company of Primark, blamed a fall in shopper numbers and unseasonably warm weather for negative underlying sales in November.
Luxury
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Financial Markets
L Brands Shares Fall After Cutting Dividend
Sales at Victoria's Secret stores that have been open for at least a year fell 2 percent, but were better than analysts' average estimate of a 4 percent decline.
L Brands Shares Fall After Cutting Dividend
Sales at Victoria's Secret stores that have been open for at least a year fell 2 percent, but were better than analysts' average estimate of a 4 percent decline.
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.