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SALES SOAR ACROSS RALPH LAUREN BRANDS
DESIGNER Ralph Lauren reported better-than-expected results for the holiday quarter yesterday, helped by double-digit sales growth at its own stores as well as increased sales to department stores. Ralph Lauren, with brands ranging from mid-tier basics to high-end luxury labels such as Polo, Club Monaco and Chaps, said revenue rose 17.2 per cent in its fiscal third quarter to 31 December, to $1.81bn (£1.14bn).