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Nordstrom's Sales Miss Estimates, Shares Tumble

Despite improving e-commerce infrastructure, the department store has seen store sales drag shares down 11 percent, with net income falling from $114 million to $67 million in a year.

Nordstrom's Sales Miss Estimates, Shares Tumble

Despite improving e-commerce infrastructure, the department store has seen store sales drag shares down 11 percent, with net income falling from $114 million to $67 million in a year.


China Industrial Output, Investment Beat Forecasts; Retail Sales Miss Expectations

Retail sales fell short of analysts' expectations, rising only 8.6 percent last month.

China Industrial Output, Investment Beat Forecasts; Retail Sales Miss Expectations

Retail sales fell short of analysts' expectations, rising only 8.6 percent last month.


Franklin Templeton Taps Into Israel's $67 Billion Retail Market

The Israeli government has only recently allowed foreign firms to offer offshore products directly to investors.

Franklin Templeton Taps Into Israel's $67 Billion Retail Market

The Israeli government has only recently allowed foreign firms to offer offshore products directly to investors.


N Brown Sees Higher Tax on Marketing Costs

The plus sized fashion retailer said tax on marketing costs would rise between £6 million and £9 million annually as a result of a long-running dispute with the British government over tax recovery.

N Brown Sees Higher Tax on Marketing Costs

The plus sized fashion retailer said tax on marketing costs would rise between £6 million and £9 million annually as a result of a long-running dispute with the British government over tax recovery.


Amazon Threat Is Spurring Money Managers to Invest in Underdogs

Fear of competition from the FAANGs can spur too much selling in less-exciting companies, despite their strong fundamentals.

Amazon Threat Is Spurring Money Managers to Invest in Underdogs

Fear of competition from the FAANGs can spur too much selling in less-exciting companies, despite their strong fundamentals.


Revlon Shares Surge as Investors Embrace Plans to Slim Down

Shares surge 15 percent as the cosmetics company announces plans to cut spending by $150 million.

Revlon Shares Surge as Investors Embrace Plans to Slim Down

Shares surge 15 percent as the cosmetics company announces plans to cut spending by $150 million.


Farfetch Sales Jump in First Results Since IPO

Sales on the online marketplace rose 53 percent to $310 million in the third quarter, outpacing overall luxury spending. The company credits the addition of new brands and strong growth in key emerging markets, including China, Mexico and the Middle East.

Farfetch Sales Jump in First Results Since IPO

Sales on the online marketplace rose 53 percent to $310 million in the third quarter, outpacing overall luxury spending. The company credits the addition of new brands and strong growth in key emerging markets, including China, Mexico and the Middle East.


Burberry Says Riccardo Tisci Is Creating Buzz to Drive Turnaround

CEO Marco Gobbetti said the initial response from press, buyers and customers has been "exceptional."

Burberry Says Riccardo Tisci Is Creating Buzz to Drive Turnaround

CEO Marco Gobbetti said the initial response from press, buyers and customers has been "exceptional."


Michael Kors Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The hand-bag maker recorded weaker sales at retail stores in Europe.

Michael Kors Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The hand-bag maker recorded weaker sales at retail stores in Europe.


Adidas Hikes Profit Guidance, Trims Sales Outlook

The sportswear company has trimmed revenue targets due to weaker growth in western Europe, but net profit still jumped 19 percent to €656 million aided by success in North America.

Adidas Hikes Profit Guidance, Trims Sales Outlook

The sportswear company has trimmed revenue targets due to weaker growth in western Europe, but net profit still jumped 19 percent to €656 million aided by success in North America.


Will Farfetch's First Earnings Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's first financial results as a public company, the Victoria's Secret fashion show and the winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's $400,000 prize. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Will Farfetch's First Earnings Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's first financial results as a public company, the Victoria's Secret fashion show and the winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's $400,000 prize. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Influencers Are Investors Now, Too

As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands.

Influencers Are Investors Now, Too

As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands.