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Mideast Online Retailer Souq.com Raises $275 Million from Investors

Souq.com has raised $275 million from a funding round with investors to support its future growth, in the largest-ever fundraising in the Middle East's e-commerce space.

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Mideast Online Retailer Souq.com Raises $275 Million from Investors

Souq.com has raised $275 million from a funding round with investors to support its future growth, in the largest-ever fundraising in the Middle East's e-commerce space.


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India’s Flipkart Sees Value Cut 27 Percent Amid Startup Shakeout

Indian e-commerce company Flipkart Pvt. had its valuation slashed by a Morgan Stanley fund amid concerns of a shakeout among venture-backed companies.

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India’s Flipkart Sees Value Cut 27 Percent Amid Startup Shakeout

Indian e-commerce company Flipkart Pvt. had its valuation slashed by a Morgan Stanley fund amid concerns of a shakeout among venture-backed companies.


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Japan Recruits Fashion Maven to Tell Women About National Debt

Hiromi Sogo has spent three decades telling Japanese women what to wear as the editor of a string of successful fashion titles. Her new task is to try to interest them in a drier topic: fiscal policy.

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Japan Recruits Fashion Maven to Tell Women About National Debt

Hiromi Sogo has spent three decades telling Japanese women what to wear as the editor of a string of successful fashion titles. Her new task is to try to interest them in a drier topic: fiscal policy.


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Alibaba in Talks with Several Banks for up to $4 Billion Loan

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is in talks with several banks to borrow up to $4 billion to fund expansion plans, including acquisitions, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Alibaba in Talks with Several Banks for up to $4 Billion Loan

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is in talks with several banks to borrow up to $4 billion to fund expansion plans, including acquisitions, according to people familiar with the matter.


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J.C. Penney's Quarterly Sales Rise Due to Higher Home, Sephora Sales

J.C. Penney Co Inc reported a better-than-expected quarterly revenue, helped by strong sales at it its Home, Sephora, Footwear and Handbags divisions.

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J.C. Penney's Quarterly Sales Rise Due to Higher Home, Sephora Sales

J.C. Penney Co Inc reported a better-than-expected quarterly revenue, helped by strong sales at it its Home, Sephora, Footwear and Handbags divisions.


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Gap Profit Forecast Trails Some Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort

Gap Inc. forecast profit this year that trailed some analysts’ estimates as the company tries to revive sales.

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Gap Profit Forecast Trails Some Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort

Gap Inc. forecast profit this year that trailed some analysts’ estimates as the company tries to revive sales.


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L Brands Beats Street 4Q Forecasts

L Brands Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $636 million. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

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L Brands Beats Street 4Q Forecasts

L Brands Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $636 million. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.


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Target Trades Profit for Sales Growth in Holiday-Season Gambit

Target Corp. posted holiday sales growth that topped analysts’ estimates, boosted by a surge in online orders, though the retailer’s heavy reliance on discounts took a toll on profit during the season.

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Target Trades Profit for Sales Growth in Holiday-Season Gambit

Target Corp. posted holiday sales growth that topped analysts’ estimates, boosted by a surge in online orders, though the retailer’s heavy reliance on discounts took a toll on profit during the season.


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Hugo Boss Plunges as Retailer Cuts Profit Outlook on US, China

Hugo Boss AG’s shares plunged after saying its profit will decline by at least 10 percent this year due to weaker-than-expected sales in the US and China.

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Hugo Boss Plunges as Retailer Cuts Profit Outlook on US, China

Hugo Boss AG’s shares plunged after saying its profit will decline by at least 10 percent this year due to weaker-than-expected sales in the US and China.


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Macy’s Tops Estimates as Holiday Sales Fall Less Than Predicted

Macy’s Inc. posted fourth-quarter results that topped analysts’ estimates after sales declined less than projected.

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Macy’s Tops Estimates as Holiday Sales Fall Less Than Predicted

Macy’s Inc. posted fourth-quarter results that topped analysts’ estimates after sales declined less than projected.


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Fitbit Forecasts Sales Below Estimates on Slow Rollout of Models

Fitbit Inc. forecast revenue in the current quarter that fell short of analysts’ estimates, saying the global introduction of their newest watches may push sales later into the year.

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Fitbit Forecasts Sales Below Estimates on Slow Rollout of Models

Fitbit Inc. forecast revenue in the current quarter that fell short of analysts’ estimates, saying the global introduction of their newest watches may push sales later into the year.


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VF Corp. Falls After Fourth-Quarter Results Trail Estimates

VF Corp. slid in early trading after fourth-quarter profit and sales trailed analysts’ estimates, hurt by the sluggish consumer demand that’s taken a toll on retailers and apparel companies.

Financial Markets

VF Corp. Falls After Fourth-Quarter Results Trail Estimates

VF Corp. slid in early trading after fourth-quarter profit and sales trailed analysts’ estimates, hurt by the sluggish consumer demand that’s taken a toll on retailers and apparel companies.