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Amazon Sales Surge During Best Holiday Quarter Growth Since 2009

Sales gained 38 percent to $60.5 billion in the fourth quarter fuelled by the company’s dominance in e-commerce and cloud computing.

Amazon Sales Surge During Best Holiday Quarter Growth Since 2009

Sales gained 38 percent to $60.5 billion in the fourth quarter fuelled by the company’s dominance in e-commerce and cloud computing.


Ralph Lauren Tumbles After Posting Weak Holiday-Season Sales

Sales declined more than expected in the American company’s latest quarter.

Ralph Lauren Tumbles After Posting Weak Holiday-Season Sales

Sales declined more than expected in the American company’s latest quarter.


Ralph Lauren Reports Quarterly Loss Due to Tax Charge

The luxury apparel maker reported a quarterly loss following a $231 million charge due to the recent US tax overhaul.

Ralph Lauren Reports Quarterly Loss Due to Tax Charge

The luxury apparel maker reported a quarterly loss following a $231 million charge due to the recent US tax overhaul.


Alibaba to Buy 33 Percent Stake in Ant Financial, Paving Way for IPO

The stake will be the first since Ant's controversial spin-off in 2011.

Alibaba to Buy 33 Percent Stake in Ant Financial, Paving Way for IPO

The stake will be the first since Ant's controversial spin-off in 2011.


Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.  

Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.  


Activist Investor Says Hudson's Bay Has Ample Cash to Go Private

Jonathan Litt's Land and Buildings hedge fund has been pressing the company to boost its sliding share price by extracting value from its sizeable real estate holdings.  

Activist Investor Says Hudson's Bay Has Ample Cash to Go Private

Jonathan Litt's Land and Buildings hedge fund has been pressing the company to boost its sliding share price by extracting value from its sizeable real estate holdings.  


Ferragamo Full-Year Sales Drop 3.1 Percent

The Florence-based company's core profit margins have also been falling year-on-year.

Ferragamo Full-Year Sales Drop 3.1 Percent

The Florence-based company's core profit margins have also been falling year-on-year.


SMCP Fourth-Quarter Sales Rise, Confirms Financial Targets

The French fashion group reported higher fourth-quarter revenues, driven by brisk holiday season trading and store openings, and confirmed its full-year financial targets for earnings growth.

SMCP Fourth-Quarter Sales Rise, Confirms Financial Targets

The French fashion group reported higher fourth-quarter revenues, driven by brisk holiday season trading and store openings, and confirmed its full-year financial targets for earnings growth.


Fyodor Golan Lands Investment from Eiesha Bharti Pasricha

The London-based womenswear label plans to ramp up its direct-to-consumer business and sell its main collection during pre-seasons.

Fyodor Golan Lands Investment from Eiesha Bharti Pasricha

The London-based womenswear label plans to ramp up its direct-to-consumer business and sell its main collection during pre-seasons.


4 Davos Themes Fashion Needs to Watch

As business magnates, presidents and economists converged at the 2018 World Economic Forum to discuss the state of the global economy, what important takeaways are there for the fashion industry?

4 Davos Themes Fashion Needs to Watch

As business magnates, presidents and economists converged at the 2018 World Economic Forum to discuss the state of the global economy, what important takeaways are there for the fashion industry?


JD.com Enlists Tencent as It Preps to Take on Amazon in the US

JD.com is preparing to make its US debut in Los Angeles, seeking to best arch-rival Alibaba and challenge Amazon on its home turf.

JD.com Enlists Tencent as It Preps to Take on Amazon in the US

JD.com is preparing to make its US debut in Los Angeles, seeking to best arch-rival Alibaba and challenge Amazon on its home turf.


LVMH Posts Record Revenues Amid China Comeback

The world's biggest luxury goods maker posted an 18 percent rise in operating income for 2017, as robust demand from China boosted sales.

LVMH Posts Record Revenues Amid China Comeback

The world's biggest luxury goods maker posted an 18 percent rise in operating income for 2017, as robust demand from China boosted sales.