The business had a 10.2 percent increase in the second quarter.

Coach and Kors are primarily handbag firms in a market that isn’t seeing much growth at the moment.

The performance was lifted by strong growth in all geographic markets and distribution channels.

Sales in the group’s key fashion and leather goods division rose 13 percent in organic terms in the three months to June 30.

The company’s sale to Marquee Brands and Global Brands Group now moves forward.

The fiscal year was mixed, but Unifi sees solid growth in its future.

The 24.3 percent stake belonging to Artémis was snapped up by German electronics retailer Ceconomy, the recent Metro AG spin-off.

Retail, luxury stocks were also on the rise in a buoyant market.

Double-digit growth in all regions helped to propel Q2 sales growth at the sporting goods brand.

The acquisition has the company squaring off with Coach as both seek to build American powerhouses.

Deutsche Bank doesn’t like the athleticwear brand’s near term growth prospects.

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The new celebrity ambassadorship boosted sales on online marketplaces in China by an astounding 250 percent.

Retail and luxury stocks were also buoyant early Tuesday afternoon, following news of the proposed sale of Jimmy Choo to Michael Kors.

Kors had been in the running alongside InterParfums and CVC Capital Partners.