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Ongoing Struggle At LOreal – US-FOREX.US
Billionaire Liliane Bettencourt, L’Oreal’s largest shareholder, does not have much to look forward to this year. Not only will her private life be scrutinized in a much-publicized legal battle between her daughter Francoise and photographer Francois-Marie Banier-who stands accused of wheedling nearly 1.4 billion out of the 86-year-old Liliane-but the woeful performance of L’Oreal is… »
Emerging Rift Between Retailers – US-FOREX.US
Retailers are wielding the same weapons-clearances, cost-cutting and promotions-to rid stock rooms of excess inventory while keeping cash registers ringing. The results, however, have been mixed as discounters and moderately priced retailers continue to seize market share from luxury department stores.Buying behavior will come into focus on Thursday as retailers across the price spectrum report… »
Bargains As Bait – US-FOREX.US
Retailers know that this year the back-to-school season won’t be enough to get consumers back to shopping. Unemployment remains a focal concern as consumers keep spending limited to necessities – and the occasional bargain. As retailers gear up to report quarterly earnings, the market will be looking to see how stores plan on luring shoppers… »