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Op-Ed | Macy’s Upgrades by Becoming Less Like Macy’s

Macy's new investment in retail upstart b8ta provides a big hint about what the retail giant wants its next chapter to look like.

Op-Ed | Macy’s Upgrades by Becoming Less Like Macy’s

Macy's new investment in retail upstart b8ta provides a big hint about what the retail giant wants its next chapter to look like.


Inditex Reports Margin Improvement Despite Strong Euro

The Zara owner also reported strong sales for the first six weeks of the second quarter, as shoppers snapped up items from summer collections.

Inditex Reports Margin Improvement Despite Strong Euro

The Zara owner also reported strong sales for the first six weeks of the second quarter, as shoppers snapped up items from summer collections.


Rocket Internet to Invest in Firms That Can Conquer US

Chief executive Oliver Samwer said he would incubate and invest in firms trying to make it in the competitive US market.

Rocket Internet to Invest in Firms That Can Conquer US

Chief executive Oliver Samwer said he would incubate and invest in firms trying to make it in the competitive US market.


Jessica Alba's Honest Co. Gets Investment From L Catterton

The $200 million investment from the private equity firm, which is for a minority stake in the business, will help Honest Co. bolster its supply chain and global reach

Jessica Alba's Honest Co. Gets Investment From L Catterton

The $200 million investment from the private equity firm, which is for a minority stake in the business, will help Honest Co. bolster its supply chain and global reach


Amazon to Create More Than 2,500 Jobs in Britain This Year

The e-commerce giant is unconcerned by Britain's impending exit from the European Union.

Amazon to Create More Than 2,500 Jobs in Britain This Year

The e-commerce giant is unconcerned by Britain's impending exit from the European Union.


Abercrombie & Fitch Tops Same-Store Sales Estimates

The results were buoyed by stronger demand for Hollister surf-wear as well as its namesake line of teen apparel.

Abercrombie & Fitch Tops Same-Store Sales Estimates

The results were buoyed by stronger demand for Hollister surf-wear as well as its namesake line of teen apparel.


Lululemon First-Quarter Profit Beats Expectations

The Canadian athletic apparel maker posted first-quarter profit that beat expectations, as revenue jumped 25 percent.

Lululemon First-Quarter Profit Beats Expectations

The Canadian athletic apparel maker posted first-quarter profit that beat expectations, as revenue jumped 25 percent.


Canada Goose Plots China Expansion

The Toronto-based coatmaker plans to open a Beijing flagship and a shop in Hong Kong this fall, along with an e-commerce business on Alibaba’s online Tmall.

Canada Goose Plots China Expansion

The Toronto-based coatmaker plans to open a Beijing flagship and a shop in Hong Kong this fall, along with an e-commerce business on Alibaba’s online Tmall.


American Eagle Outfitters Sees Record First-Quarter Sales

The company was boosted by strong demand for its Aerie line of lingerie.

American Eagle Outfitters Sees Record First-Quarter Sales

The company was boosted by strong demand for its Aerie line of lingerie.


Michael Kors Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates

The projection overshadowed stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driving the handbag maker's shares down 7 percent.

Michael Kors Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates

The projection overshadowed stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driving the handbag maker's shares down 7 percent.


Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line

Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.

Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line

Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.


Gap Shares Slide After Same-Store Sales Disappoint

Strong results for the apparel retailer's ever reliable Old Navy brand of clothing failed to offset a fall in comparable store sales for the Gap brand.

Gap Shares Slide After Same-Store Sales Disappoint

Strong results for the apparel retailer's ever reliable Old Navy brand of clothing failed to offset a fall in comparable store sales for the Gap brand.