L Brands Q2 profit up 5%; lifts outlook

Columbus, Ohio -- L-Brands on Wednesday reported that its second-quarter profit rose to $188.4 million, from $178.9 million last year. The retailer also lifted its fiscal full-year earnings outlook.



Revenue for the three months ended Aug. 2 rose to $2.68 billion, from $2.52 billion.



Same-store sales increased 3%.