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Alibaba Eyes China Listing

The e-commerce giant is planning a mainland listing that could come as early as the middle of this year as China seeks to lure home its offshore-listed tech giants.

Alibaba Eyes China Listing

The e-commerce giant is planning a mainland listing that could come as early as the middle of this year as China seeks to lure home its offshore-listed tech giants.


Ted Baker Warns of Challenges Ahead

Despite full-year online sales jumping 39.8 percent to £101,1 million, the brand cautioned against a tough global environment ahead.

Ted Baker Warns of Challenges Ahead

Despite full-year online sales jumping 39.8 percent to £101,1 million, the brand cautioned against a tough global environment ahead.


Second-Hand Luxury Propels Japanese Pawn-Shop Startup to IPO

Nikko Securities is underwriting SOU Inc's IPO, which values the company dedicated to buying up second-hand luxury goods at 19.9 billion yen ($188.4 million).

Second-Hand Luxury Propels Japanese Pawn-Shop Startup to IPO

Nikko Securities is underwriting SOU Inc's IPO, which values the company dedicated to buying up second-hand luxury goods at 19.9 billion yen ($188.4 million).


Guess Inc Holiday Sales Beat Estimates

However, net income attributable to Guess in the quarter fell to $1.04 million from $6.6 million a year earlier.  

Guess Inc Holiday Sales Beat Estimates

However, net income attributable to Guess in the quarter fell to $1.04 million from $6.6 million a year earlier.  


Alibaba to Invest Extra $2 Billion in Lazada

It brings Alibaba's total investment in Lazada to $4 billion as the company aims for an aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia.

Alibaba to Invest Extra $2 Billion in Lazada

It brings Alibaba's total investment in Lazada to $4 billion as the company aims for an aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia.


Kering Refutes Tax Evasion Claims

The French luxury-goods group has responded to reports that it used a Swiss-based scheme to evade taxes on earnings from brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent.

Kering Refutes Tax Evasion Claims

The French luxury-goods group has responded to reports that it used a Swiss-based scheme to evade taxes on earnings from brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent.


Tiffany Sales Rebound at Home

The luxury jeweller posted sales growth worldwide and especially in the Americas, its largest region.

Tiffany Sales Rebound at Home

The luxury jeweller posted sales growth worldwide and especially in the Americas, its largest region.


Alibaba Plans Listing in Mainland China

The e-commerce giant is working on a plan to list on a stock exchange in its home country, according to sources.

Alibaba Plans Listing in Mainland China

The e-commerce giant is working on a plan to list on a stock exchange in its home country, according to sources.


H&M Sales Miss Expectations Again

The Swedish retailer reported lower fiscal first-quarter sales, after warning last month that markdowns prompted by high inventories would hit earnings.

H&M Sales Miss Expectations Again

The Swedish retailer reported lower fiscal first-quarter sales, after warning last month that markdowns prompted by high inventories would hit earnings.


What's Acne Studios Worth?

The Swedish label is up for sale and market sources say it could fetch €400 million to €500 million — potentially more if there is competition.

What's Acne Studios Worth?

The Swedish label is up for sale and market sources say it could fetch €400 million to €500 million — potentially more if there is competition.


Adidas Sales Growth Picks Up

The German company's fourth-quarter revenue growth returned to double-digit pace.

Adidas Sales Growth Picks Up

The German company's fourth-quarter revenue growth returned to double-digit pace.


Inditex Reports Slowdown in Sales, Weaker Profitability

The Zara owner reported its weakest profitability in a decade, showing that it isn’t immune to the troubles ailing Swedish rival H&M.

Inditex Reports Slowdown in Sales, Weaker Profitability

The Zara owner reported its weakest profitability in a decade, showing that it isn’t immune to the troubles ailing Swedish rival H&M.