De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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Technology
Shopify Jumps After First-Quarter Revenue, 2016 Outlook Beat
E-commerce software provider Shopify Inc. rose in early trading after it reported first-quarter results that beat analysts’ estimates and boosted its full-year outlook as its mobile business continues to grow.
Shopify Jumps After First-Quarter Revenue, 2016 Outlook Beat
E-commerce software provider Shopify Inc. rose in early trading after it reported first-quarter results that beat analysts’ estimates and boosted its full-year outlook as its mobile business continues to grow.
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Kate Spade Sales Gets Boost from North America Demand
Kate Spade & Co's sales at established stores in the first quarter handily beat analysts' estimates due to higher demand in North America.
Kate Spade Sales Gets Boost from North America Demand
Kate Spade & Co's sales at established stores in the first quarter handily beat analysts' estimates due to higher demand in North America.
Financial Markets
Coty Reports First Profit Miss in Seven Quarters
Perfume maker Coty Inc. reported its first profit miss in seven quarters, hurt by higher costs and weak demand for products such as Sally Hansen nail polishes in the United States.
Coty Reports First Profit Miss in Seven Quarters
Perfume maker Coty Inc. reported its first profit miss in seven quarters, hurt by higher costs and weak demand for products such as Sally Hansen nail polishes in the United States.
Financial Markets
Smashbox and MAC Add Shine to Estée Lauder Profit
Cosmetics maker Estée Lauder reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by strong demand for its MAC and Smashbox makeup brands in its international markets.
Smashbox and MAC Add Shine to Estée Lauder Profit
Cosmetics maker Estée Lauder reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by strong demand for its MAC and Smashbox makeup brands in its international markets.
Financial Markets
Hugo Boss to Cut Rent Costs After Weak First Quarter
German fashion house Hugo Boss will seek to cut costs by renegotiating store rents after it reported lower-than-expected sales and profits for the first quarter.
Hugo Boss to Cut Rent Costs After Weak First Quarter
German fashion house Hugo Boss will seek to cut costs by renegotiating store rents after it reported lower-than-expected sales and profits for the first quarter.
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Black Diamond Reports 1Q Loss
Black Diamond Inc. reported a loss of $4 million in its first quarter.
Black Diamond Reports 1Q Loss
Black Diamond Inc. reported a loss of $4 million in its first quarter.
Financial Markets
Puma Confirms Guidance for Busy Sports Year
German sportswear firm Puma confirmed a cautious outlook for sales and profitability in 2016, saying a busy sports calendar and a booming women's business should help it offset the negative currency impacts.
Puma Confirms Guidance for Busy Sports Year
German sportswear firm Puma confirmed a cautious outlook for sales and profitability in 2016, saying a busy sports calendar and a booming women's business should help it offset the negative currency impacts.
Financial Markets
Nu Skin Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has reported first-quarter earnings of $3.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Provo, Utah-based company said it had profit of six cents.
Nu Skin Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has reported first-quarter earnings of $3.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Provo, Utah-based company said it had profit of six cents.
Financial Markets
Amazon Profit Tops Estimates as Delivery Options Fuel Growth
Amazon.com Inc.’s sales and profit topped estimates on robust demand for quick-turnaround delivery and gadgets like the Kindle and Echo, adding to evidence the e-commerce giant can make money even as it invests heavily in future hardware, software and entertainment.
Amazon Profit Tops Estimates as Delivery Options Fuel Growth
Amazon.com Inc.’s sales and profit topped estimates on robust demand for quick-turnaround delivery and gadgets like the Kindle and Echo, adding to evidence the e-commerce giant can make money even as it invests heavily in future hardware, software and entertainment.
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Hermès Sales Growth Slows on China, Europe Attacks
Hermès said sales growth slowed after attacks in Brussels and Paris put off some tourists and an economic slowdown in China weighed on demand.
Hermès Sales Growth Slows on China, Europe Attacks
Hermès said sales growth slowed after attacks in Brussels and Paris put off some tourists and an economic slowdown in China weighed on demand.
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Adidas Raises 2016 Guidance After First-Quarter Earnings Jump
Adidas hiked its guidance for 2016 sales and earnings a second time as it reported a 38 percent jump in quarterly underlying profit, citing strong brand momentum.
Adidas Raises 2016 Guidance After First-Quarter Earnings Jump
Adidas hiked its guidance for 2016 sales and earnings a second time as it reported a 38 percent jump in quarterly underlying profit, citing strong brand momentum.
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Ebay Attracts More Shoppers, Earnings Beat Expectations
Ebay Inc has reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and has raised its full-year revenue forecast as a revamped shopping platform attracting more buyers, mitigating growth concerns following its spinoff of PayPal Holdings Inc.
Ebay Attracts More Shoppers, Earnings Beat Expectations
Ebay Inc has reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and has raised its full-year revenue forecast as a revamped shopping platform attracting more buyers, mitigating growth concerns following its spinoff of PayPal Holdings Inc.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.