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Levi Strauss Files for IPO

The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.

Levi Strauss Files for IPO

The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.


Kering's Gucci Joins Peers in Defying China Fears

Momentum at powerhouse Gucci slowed slightly but still outperformed most other fashion brands. Kering's comparable sales rose a higher-than-expected 24.2 percent.

Kering's Gucci Joins Peers in Defying China Fears

Momentum at powerhouse Gucci slowed slightly but still outperformed most other fashion brands. Kering's comparable sales rose a higher-than-expected 24.2 percent.


Kering’s €1.4 Billion Tax Bill, Explained

The French luxury giant is facing a possible €1.4 billion tax bill in Italy after accounting practices linked to a Swiss subsidiary attracted scrutiny.

Kering’s €1.4 Billion Tax Bill, Explained

The French luxury giant is facing a possible €1.4 billion tax bill in Italy after accounting practices linked to a Swiss subsidiary attracted scrutiny.


Coty Shares Surge as Company Beats Estimates

In the second quarter, the company was helped by higher sales in its luxury segment, with strong holiday demand for the Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Burberry brands.

Coty Shares Surge as Company Beats Estimates

In the second quarter, the company was helped by higher sales in its luxury segment, with strong holiday demand for the Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Burberry brands.


Margin Concerns Dampen L'Oréal Shares After Solid Sales Report

The world's biggest beauty company reported forecast-beating sales figures for the fourth quarter, but disappointment about margins dampened enthusiasm.

Margin Concerns Dampen L'Oréal Shares After Solid Sales Report

The world's biggest beauty company reported forecast-beating sales figures for the fourth quarter, but disappointment about margins dampened enthusiasm.


Coach Owner Tapestry Slashes Profit Forecast in Volatile Market

The owner of Kate Spade and Coach missed both its own and analysts’ expectations in the latest quarter and cut its guidance.

Coach Owner Tapestry Slashes Profit Forecast in Volatile Market

The owner of Kate Spade and Coach missed both its own and analysts’ expectations in the latest quarter and cut its guidance.


Superdry Blames Poor Product and Weather for Latest Sales Fall

The British fashion group's shares have slumped 70 percent over the last year and reported a 1.5 percent fall in revenue in the Christmas quarter.

Superdry Blames Poor Product and Weather for Latest Sales Fall

The British fashion group's shares have slumped 70 percent over the last year and reported a 1.5 percent fall in revenue in the Christmas quarter.


Estée Lauder Raises Full-Year Forecast as Shares Rise

Higher demand for luxury skincare products with brands such as La Mer, Mac Cosmetics and Origins, and growth in the Asia-Pacific region sent shares up 10 percent.

Estée Lauder Raises Full-Year Forecast as Shares Rise

Higher demand for luxury skincare products with brands such as La Mer, Mac Cosmetics and Origins, and growth in the Asia-Pacific region sent shares up 10 percent.


Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The company's results beat average analyst estimates due to its greater emphasis on marketing.

Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The company's results beat average analyst estimates due to its greater emphasis on marketing.


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.


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.


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.