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Hermès Still Benefiting From Buoyant Asian Demand

Along with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, Hermès is still riding high on strong demand from Asian clients with net profit up 15 percent to €1.4 billion and operating income up 6 percent to €2 billion.

Financial Markets

Hermès Still Benefiting From Buoyant Asian Demand

Along with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, Hermès is still riding high on strong demand from Asian clients with net profit up 15 percent to €1.4 billion and operating income up 6 percent to €2 billion.


Financial Markets

Asos Maintains Full-Year Outlook After December Profit Warning

The e-tailer will cut prices and raise marketing spending in France and Germany, and look to improve its US business after unexpectedly high demand there caused significant dispatch backlog.

Financial Markets

Asos Maintains Full-Year Outlook After December Profit Warning

The e-tailer will cut prices and raise marketing spending in France and Germany, and look to improve its US business after unexpectedly high demand there caused significant dispatch backlog.


China

Prada Shares Tumble as China Slowdown Hits Profits

The company’s operating profit fell 10 percent to €323.8 million, shares slumped 7.2 percent in early Hong Kong trading and the stock has dropped about 35 percent in the past year.

China

Prada Shares Tumble as China Slowdown Hits Profits

The company’s operating profit fell 10 percent to €323.8 million, shares slumped 7.2 percent in early Hong Kong trading and the stock has dropped about 35 percent in the past year.


Financial Markets

Abercrombie Soars on Upbeat Forecast as Sales Top Estimates

Comparable sales increased for a sixth consecutive quarter climbing more than double analysts’ predictions, and net sales are set to rise 2 to 4 percent this year.

Financial Markets

Abercrombie Soars on Upbeat Forecast as Sales Top Estimates

Comparable sales increased for a sixth consecutive quarter climbing more than double analysts’ predictions, and net sales are set to rise 2 to 4 percent this year.


Financial Markets

Debenhams Plunges After Scrapping Forecasts

Despite securing a temporary lifeline from lenders, the UK department-store chain scrapped its profit guidance and shares plunged 12 percent marking the fourth profit warning since early 2018.

Financial Markets

Debenhams Plunges After Scrapping Forecasts

Despite securing a temporary lifeline from lenders, the UK department-store chain scrapped its profit guidance and shares plunged 12 percent marking the fourth profit warning since early 2018.


Luxury

Moncler Promises More Growth After Jump in 2018 Sales

The luxury outerwear brand reported a 19 percent increase in sales last year.

Luxury

Moncler Promises More Growth After Jump in 2018 Sales

The luxury outerwear brand reported a 19 percent increase in sales last year.


China

JD.com Posts 22 Percent Rise in Quarterly Revenue

China's second largest e-commerce firm beat analyst estimates on the back of stronger online retail sales, posting 134.83 billion yuan ($20.17 billion) total net revenue in fourth quarter.

China

JD.com Posts 22 Percent Rise in Quarterly Revenue

China's second largest e-commerce firm beat analyst estimates on the back of stronger online retail sales, posting 134.83 billion yuan ($20.17 billion) total net revenue in fourth quarter.


News & Analysis

Zalando Sees Solid Growth After Strong End to 2018

Europe's biggest online-only fashion retailer expects solid sales this year after posting better-than-estimated figures for the end of 2018 and gaining traction among 1.3 million new customers.

News & Analysis

Zalando Sees Solid Growth After Strong End to 2018

Europe's biggest online-only fashion retailer expects solid sales this year after posting better-than-estimated figures for the end of 2018 and gaining traction among 1.3 million new customers.


Retail

J.C. Penney Pulls Plug on Clothing Subscription Service

The subscription service, introduced in December 2017 in partnership with Bombfell, works in a similar way to Stitch Fix.

Retail

J.C. Penney Pulls Plug on Clothing Subscription Service

The subscription service, introduced in December 2017 in partnership with Bombfell, works in a similar way to Stitch Fix.


Financial Markets

Etsy Surges to Record High as Analysts Cheer Growth Outlook

The online seller of handcrafted and vintage items surpassed fourth-quarter sales expectations, sending shares to their highest level since the company’s 2015 IPO.

Financial Markets

Etsy Surges to Record High as Analysts Cheer Growth Outlook

The online seller of handcrafted and vintage items surpassed fourth-quarter sales expectations, sending shares to their highest level since the company’s 2015 IPO.


China

Fashion Group Esprit Says First-Half Loss Widens on Brand Weakness

The Europe-focused clothing retailer reported a net loss of $2.25 million and revenue slid $1.62 million amid changes in consumer behaviour, price competition and reduced customer traffic.

China

Fashion Group Esprit Says First-Half Loss Widens on Brand Weakness

The Europe-focused clothing retailer reported a net loss of $2.25 million and revenue slid $1.62 million amid changes in consumer behaviour, price competition and reduced customer traffic.


Financial Markets

Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Financial Markets

Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.