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In the Age of Yoga Pants, Madewell Finds Strength in Denim

21 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

21 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

While sister line J.Crew and rival retailer Gap shuttered dozens of locations, the millennial-centric apparel brand opened four new stores this year.

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In the Age of Yoga Pants, Madewell Finds Strength in Denim

While sister line J.Crew and rival retailer Gap shuttered dozens of locations, the millennial-centric apparel brand opened four new stores this year.

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Ted Baker Posts First Annual Profit Drop Since Financial Crisis

21 March 2019 • By Reuters

21 March 2019 • By Reuters

The British fashion retailer reported pretax profit of £50.9 million, down 26.1 percent, as discounting and uncertainty on Britain's high street weighed on the company.

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Ted Baker Posts First Annual Profit Drop Since Financial Crisis

The British fashion retailer reported pretax profit of £50.9 million, down 26.1 percent, as discounting and uncertainty on Britain's high street weighed on the company.

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China Breaks Counterfeit Goods Ring Worth 100 Million Yuan

21 March 2019 • By Reuters

21 March 2019 • By Reuters

The case highlights the challenge faced by brands in China, whose products run the risk of being copied.

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China Breaks Counterfeit Goods Ring Worth 100 Million Yuan

The case highlights the challenge faced by brands in China, whose products run the risk of being copied.

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Levi Strauss Valued at $6.6 Billion as IPO Tops Target

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

Set to debut on the NYSE Thursday, Levi's sold $623.3 million in shares in its IPO with shares priced at $17, above the target range of $14 to $16.

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Levi Strauss Valued at $6.6 Billion as IPO Tops Target

Set to debut on the NYSE Thursday, Levi's sold $623.3 million in shares in its IPO with shares priced at $17, above the target range of $14 to $16.

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Patek Philippe Chairman Says Company Is Not for Sale

20 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

20 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Stern family, which has owned the Swiss Watchmaker for four generations, has no plans of changing ownership.

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Patek Philippe Chairman Says Company Is Not for Sale

The Stern family, which has owned the Swiss Watchmaker for four generations, has no plans of changing ownership.

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Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.

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Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'

The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.

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French Investment Group Sells Stake in Moncler

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

Eurazeo has sold its entire 4.8 percent stake of Moncler's share capital for around €445 million.

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French Investment Group Sells Stake in Moncler

Eurazeo has sold its entire 4.8 percent stake of Moncler's share capital for around €445 million.

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Hermès Still Benefiting From Buoyant Asian Demand

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

20 March 2019 • By Reuters

Along with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, Hermès is still riding high on strong demand from Asian clients with net profit up 15 percent to €1.4 billion and operating income up 6 percent to €2 billion.

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Hermès Still Benefiting From Buoyant Asian Demand

Along with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, Hermès is still riding high on strong demand from Asian clients with net profit up 15 percent to €1.4 billion and operating income up 6 percent to €2 billion.

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Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double

19 March 2019 • By Reuters

19 March 2019 • By Reuters

The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.

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Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double

The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.

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Revlon Stock Plummets

19 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

19 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

As for the latest quarterly results, sales sank 5.7 percent year-over-year, with declines in every portfolio except prestige brand Elizabeth Arden.

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Revlon Stock Plummets

As for the latest quarterly results, sales sank 5.7 percent year-over-year, with declines in every portfolio except prestige brand Elizabeth Arden.