Esprit Holdings Ltd, one of the world's leading clothing retailers, said its revenue for the first nine-months ended Mar. 31, 2012 decreased by 7.2% from HK$25.86 billion to HK$24 billion or about US$3.09 billion. The Hong Kong-listed firm attributed the decline to continued weakness in…

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of Esprit Holdings Ltd , the biggest Hong Kong-listed clothing retailer, rose to the highest in about a week after quarterly store sales improved and the company booked a...

Shares of Esprit Holdings rose on Thursday, the biggest Hong Kong-listed clothing retailer, to the highest level in about a week after quarterly store sales improved.

For the 9 months ended 31 March 2012, Esprit Holdings' (HKG:0330) turnover was HK$23.997 billion - down 7.2% on year based on HKD calculation, and retail comparable store sales dropped by 3% on year, the company said in its third-quarter update for the 9 months. For the three months ended 31…

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong shares posted modest gains in choppy early trading Thursday on caution ahead of a key Spanish bond auction later in the day, with commodity stocks among the leaders, while property developers broadly declined. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.2% to 20,812.18…

Esprit Holdings Ltd. (HKG:0330) announces that Thomas Wing-yung Tang will be appointed as Executive Director of the company and Group Chief Financial Officer with effect from 2 May 2012. Prior to joining the company, Tang was executive director and chief financial officer of Sino Land…

Lone Pine Capital LLC increased its long position in Esprit Holdings Ltd. (HKG:0330) from 9.83% to 10.16% on March 1 by acquiring 4.312 million shares at HK$18.32 per share on average on the Stock Exchange, the Stock Exchange's Disclosure of Interests information shows. The shares were…

Citigroup has downgraded Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) to Sell from Neutral but raised the stock's price target to HK$14.3 from HK$10.2. While Esprit's transformation looks to be on track and there are encouraging signs from new products and store concepts, the company still faces significant…

Deutsche Bank maintains its Hold rating for Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) and raises its price target for the stock slightly from HK$19.4 to HK$19.6, following Esprit's announcement of first-half results. Esprit's management reminds investors that the fiscal second-half is normally a low season…

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of Esprit Holdings Ltd fell more than 6 percent on Friday morning after jumping sharply in the previous session when forecast-beating half-year earnings fuelled hope for...

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Esprit Holdings Ltd , the struggling Asian retailer focused on crisis-hit Europe, said plans to restore long-term profitability were on track, sending its shares up 25 percent...

Fashion retailer Esprit Holdings surged as much as 25 per cent yesterday, despite a plunge in earnings after the company said efforts to restore the brand had achieved initial success.

Results of Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) for the first 6 months ended 31 December 2011: Net profit: HK$555M, down 74.07% YoYEPS: HK$0.43Dividend: HK$0.26...

Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) is finalizing the wind-down of operations in North America by the end of next month, the company says in its 6-month results announcement. That involves closing 41 full price retail stores and 53 outlets. The group has started the negotiation with landlords, on a…

* H1 net falls 74 pct; result beats forecasts * H1 wholesale revenue down 11.7 pct, retail falls 1.1 pct * To finalise winding down of N.America operations by end-March * Shares jump to five-month high (Adds quote, share prices, details) By Donny Kwok HONG KONG, Feb 23 (Reuters) -…

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong stocks moved lower in early Wednesday trade, as concerns over rising oil prices' effect on the global economy appeared to weigh on exporters. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.5% to 21,366.73, with the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 0.4%, and the…

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong stocks rose in early Friday trading, following strong gains for U.S. shares and other major Asia indexes, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.1% to 21,500.01. Likewise, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index added 1.1% and the Shanghai Composite improved by…

Marathon Asset Management LLP increased its long position in Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) from 6.68% to 7.07% on February 7 by acquiring 5 million shares at HK$13.619 per share on average on the Stock Exchange, the Stock Exchange's Disclosure of Interests information shows. ...

UBS has upgraded Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) to Buy from Sell and raised the stock's price target to HK$15.4 from HK$14.7. The brokerage's base case is that Esprit's upcoming interim results should not present any major surprises. Too little time has passed since Esprit's transformation plan…

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong stocks gained in early trading, with real estate and energy among the sectors on the rise. The Hang Seng Index added 0.5% to 20.813.61, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.3%, although the Shanghai Composite lost 0.8%. Often-volatile…

Esprit Holdings, the Hong Kong-listed fashion retailer struggling to recover from an earnings slump, may close all its stores in North America, if it fails to find a buyer or licence partner for the unprofitable business.

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong stocks advanced out of the open Friday, following U.S. and Japanese equities higher, with resources and exporters among the gainers. The Hang Seng Index added 0.6% to 19,207.25, with the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 1%, but with the Shanghai…

Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) said it has noted the increase in the price of its shares today but is not aware of any reasons for such increase. Save for the appointment of Melody Harris-Jensbach as chief product & design officer of the company, the board has also confirmed that there are…

Lone Pine Capital LLC increased its long position in Esprit Holdings (HKG:0330) from 8.87% to 9.04% on January 4 by acquiring 2.25 million shares at HK$10 per share on average on the Stock Exchange, the Stock Exchange's Disclosure of Interests information shows. Esprit closed today at…

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- The Hong Kong stock market joined its global peers to rise Friday, with banks gaining after an Italian long-term debt auction resulted in lower yields, easing concerns about Europe's financial situation. The Hang Seng Index added 0.4% in early trade to…