Bloomberg Levi Strauss & Co posted third-quarter profit and sales that topped analysts’ estimates, while revenue in its home market fell, as the company navigates an increasingly crowded denim market. Earnings excluding some items amounted to 31 cents a share in August, compared with the 28-cent average of projections. Denim is experiencing a resurgence and the market is getting more ...

Bloomberg Hong Kong demonstrations continue to disrupt business as usual for some American companies and shoemaker Vans is the latest to get tangled up in the protests. During its annual shoe-design competition that is currently underway, Vans reportedly removed a submission from its website that depicted both a flower symbol of Hong Kong and protesters wearing gas masks, goggles and ...

Bloomberg In the quest to command higher fares and traveler loyalty, airlines are constantly scrambling to market their onboard services as better than Brand X. These days, one highly visible battleground is directly in front of you: the seatback screen. While such displays are firmly entrenched aboard long-haul fleets, helping pass the hours during ocean crossings, there’s a deep difference ...