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Walmart and Macy's Earnings to Give New Pulse on Retail

Their performance will give fresh perspectives into the health of brick-and-mortar retail and the strength of buyer sentiment in the US So far this year.

Walmart and Macy's Earnings to Give New Pulse on Retail

Their performance will give fresh perspectives into the health of brick-and-mortar retail and the strength of buyer sentiment in the US So far this year.


Flipkart Investors Could Force Walmart to Take Company Public

Walmart could be forced to publicly list the Indian e-commerce company within four years at the request of a small minority of Flipkart shareholders, a public filing shows.

Flipkart Investors Could Force Walmart to Take Company Public

Walmart could be forced to publicly list the Indian e-commerce company within four years at the request of a small minority of Flipkart shareholders, a public filing shows.


Valentino Says No Plan for IPO

The Italian fashion house has confirmed there are no plans to list the company, after rumours of an IPO planned for late 2018.

Valentino Says No Plan for IPO

The Italian fashion house has confirmed there are no plans to list the company, after rumours of an IPO planned for late 2018.


Weak Victoria's Secret Sales Has L Brands Deeper in the Red

L Brands’ attempts to use promotions to bolster its sales numbers have failed, and have caused the April merchandise margin rate to be “down significantly” versus last year.

Weak Victoria's Secret Sales Has L Brands Deeper in the Red

L Brands’ attempts to use promotions to bolster its sales numbers have failed, and have caused the April merchandise margin rate to be “down significantly” versus last year.


Lower Growth Forecasts Send Superdry Shares Sliding

The apparel company has come under pressure this year as its stores generated lower revenue and a spell of bad weather in March hit trading.

Lower Growth Forecasts Send Superdry Shares Sliding

The apparel company has come under pressure this year as its stores generated lower revenue and a spell of bad weather in March hit trading.


Coty Results Beats on Demand for Luxury Fragrances

The beauty products maker reported quarterly results that beat analysts' estimates, helped by robust sales for its Burberry Beauty and Gucci Bloom fragrances.

Coty Results Beats on Demand for Luxury Fragrances

The beauty products maker reported quarterly results that beat analysts' estimates, helped by robust sales for its Burberry Beauty and Gucci Bloom fragrances.


Chinese Fashion E-Commerce Firm Meili Seeks $500 Million in IPO

The Chinese e-commerce platform is seeking an initial public offering in New York for the second half of this year, according to sources.

Chinese Fashion E-Commerce Firm Meili Seeks $500 Million in IPO

The Chinese e-commerce platform is seeking an initial public offering in New York for the second half of this year, according to sources.


JD.com Misses Estimates Amid Spending on Physical Stores

The online shopping giant reported quarterly profit that fell short of analyst expectations, as it ramps up the construction of physical shops and warehouses amid rising competition from Alibaba.

JD.com Misses Estimates Amid Spending on Physical Stores

The online shopping giant reported quarterly profit that fell short of analyst expectations, as it ramps up the construction of physical shops and warehouses amid rising competition from Alibaba.


Zalando's Beauty Launch Makes 'Promising Start'

Nevertheless, the European online fashion retailer saw a loss outside of its core markets weigh on first-quarter profitability.

Zalando's Beauty Launch Makes 'Promising Start'

Nevertheless, the European online fashion retailer saw a loss outside of its core markets weigh on first-quarter profitability.


Moncler Sees Revenue Grow by 20 Percent in First Quarter

Strong demand in China and Hong Kong helped boost revenues to €332 million ($398 million).

Moncler Sees Revenue Grow by 20 Percent in First Quarter

Strong demand in China and Hong Kong helped boost revenues to €332 million ($398 million).


VF Corp's Quarterly Revenue Tops Estimates

The company has ramped up efforts in reshaping its portfolio and elevating its most powerful brands like Vans, Wrangler and Timberland.

VF Corp's Quarterly Revenue Tops Estimates

The company has ramped up efforts in reshaping its portfolio and elevating its most powerful brands like Vans, Wrangler and Timberland.


Avon Loss Narrows

The cosmetics maker reported a smaller quarterly loss and higher sales, buoyed by growing demand for its anti-aging creams and fragrances.

Avon Loss Narrows

The cosmetics maker reported a smaller quarterly loss and higher sales, buoyed by growing demand for its anti-aging creams and fragrances.