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XPO logistics surges on report of possible Home Depot bid

Bloomberg Freight hauler XPO Logistics Inc. jumped the most two years after Recode reported that Home Depot Inc. is weighing a possible acquisition as part of a push to compete with Amazon.com Inc. The home-improvement retail giant has held internal discussions in recent months about making a bid, according to the report, which cited an unnamed person familiar with Home ...

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LVMH designer Phoebe Philo to quit in 2018

Bloomberg Phoebe Philo, the widely praised creative director of LVMH’s Celine label, is leaving her position in January, the company said. LVMH didn’t announce a successor in its emailed statement. Philo’s departure was well-telegraphed, with the trade publication Business of Fashion reporting in October that the luxury conglomerate was interviewing potential replacements. Still, the move is significant for Celine, which ...

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Nike suffers worst decline in 9 months as US sales plunge

Bloomberg Nike Inc. shares fell the most in nine months after its North American sales slump worsened, overshadowing strong growth in other regions. The world’s largest sports brand posted quarterly sales that fell short of estimates in its home market, while beating them in Greater China and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The results show that Nike still faces ...

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