Levi Strauss sales fall to $5.14 billion
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Levi Strauss & Co. said its sales for the 1999 year dropped to $5.14 billion (52.2 billion euros). In 1998, Levi Strauss posted $5.96 billion in sales.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Polo Ralph Lauren swung to loss in its 2nd quarter
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Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. posted a $62.8 million net loss for the fiscal second-quarter ending September 30, 2000. The company also posted a $116 million restructuring charge as part of the net loss.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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A hot designer can generate buzz but not profits
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Derek Lam, a successful new fashion designer, has a $4.8 million a year business that will lose money this year. It is becoming more difficult to realize the financial success of American fashion icons with the changes in retailing and manufacturing in the clothing industry. Mr. Lam's business partner Jan-Hendrik Schlottman says "A really good artisan can't mass produce and you aren't going to get rich."
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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