Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Why Fashion Brands and Their Retail Landlords Are Suing Each Other
After months of pandemic-inflicted shutdown, a legal battle over who’s responsible for rent was inevitable. The outcome for any of these cases will set a precedence for the whole industry.
Why Fashion Brands and Their Retail Landlords Are Suing Each Other
After months of pandemic-inflicted shutdown, a legal battle over who’s responsible for rent was inevitable. The outcome for any of these cases will set a precedence for the whole industry.
Workplace & Talent
Amazon Employee Sues After a Family Member’s Covid-19 Death
The lawsuit called Amazon’s fulfilment centre a 'place of danger.'
Amazon Employee Sues After a Family Member’s Covid-19 Death
The lawsuit called Amazon’s fulfilment centre a 'place of danger.'
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US Supreme Court Rejects Amazon Warehouse Worker Wage Appeal
Amazon tried to avoid a lawsuit seeking to ensure that warehouse workers get paid for the time it takes them to go through extensive post-shift security screenings.
US Supreme Court Rejects Amazon Warehouse Worker Wage Appeal
Amazon tried to avoid a lawsuit seeking to ensure that warehouse workers get paid for the time it takes them to go through extensive post-shift security screenings.
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Ariana Grande Files $10 Million Trademark Lawsuit Against Forever 21
The singer sued the American retailer for copyright and trademark infringement, claiming misappropriation of around 30 images and videos for an ad campaign.
Ariana Grande Files $10 Million Trademark Lawsuit Against Forever 21
The singer sued the American retailer for copyright and trademark infringement, claiming misappropriation of around 30 images and videos for an ad campaign.
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L Brands Confirms It Will Review Jeffrey Epstein's Role at Company
The Victoria’s Secret owner is taking legal steps to investigate the company’s relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, following his new charges.
L Brands Confirms It Will Review Jeffrey Epstein's Role at Company
The Victoria’s Secret owner is taking legal steps to investigate the company’s relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, following his new charges.
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Debenhams Says M&G Real Estate Withdraws Challenge to Restructuring
The multinational retailer has announced that its landlord has dropped its CVA lawsuit.
Debenhams Says M&G Real Estate Withdraws Challenge to Restructuring
The multinational retailer has announced that its landlord has dropped its CVA lawsuit.
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Walmart-Owned Flipkart Faces Legal Spat With Start-Up
India's answer to Amazon finds itself in a legal tussle over alleged predatory discounting of GOQii wearable tech pieces.
Walmart-Owned Flipkart Faces Legal Spat With Start-Up
India's answer to Amazon finds itself in a legal tussle over alleged predatory discounting of GOQii wearable tech pieces.
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US Judge Drops 'Pooey Puitton' Lawsuit Against Louis Vuitton
The luxury brand's appeal against the accusation of impeding toy purse sales by the Californian toy company, Pooey Puitton, was successful.
US Judge Drops 'Pooey Puitton' Lawsuit Against Louis Vuitton
The luxury brand's appeal against the accusation of impeding toy purse sales by the Californian toy company, Pooey Puitton, was successful.
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Financial Markets
Alibaba Pays $250 Million to Settle Counterfeiting Warning Lawsuit
The lawsuit accused the e-commerce giant of concealing a regulatory warning about its ability to stop counterfeiting two months before its $25 billion IPO in 2014.
Alibaba Pays $250 Million to Settle Counterfeiting Warning Lawsuit
The lawsuit accused the e-commerce giant of concealing a regulatory warning about its ability to stop counterfeiting two months before its $25 billion IPO in 2014.
China
Hundreds Sign Online Petition Supporting Woman Suing JD.com CEO in Rape Case
The petition carried the hashtag #HereForJingyao, with signatories including Chinese students at foreign universities as well as in China.
Hundreds Sign Online Petition Supporting Woman Suing JD.com CEO in Rape Case
The petition carried the hashtag #HereForJingyao, with signatories including Chinese students at foreign universities as well as in China.
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Neiman Marcus Disputes Marble Ridge Over Asset Transfer
Marble Ridge’s suit alleges that the shuffle of e-commerce unit MyTheresa constituted a “fraudulent transfer of assets totaling approximately $1 billion of value for no consideration."
Neiman Marcus Disputes Marble Ridge Over Asset Transfer
Marble Ridge’s suit alleges that the shuffle of e-commerce unit MyTheresa constituted a “fraudulent transfer of assets totaling approximately $1 billion of value for no consideration."
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Neiman Marcus Creditor Steps up Attack on MyTheresa Transfer Plan
Marble Ridge Capital accused Neiman Marcus of 'corrosive conduct' over a plan to transfer luxury online retailer MyTheresa to the department store’s private equity owners.
Neiman Marcus Creditor Steps up Attack on MyTheresa Transfer Plan
Marble Ridge Capital accused Neiman Marcus of 'corrosive conduct' over a plan to transfer luxury online retailer MyTheresa to the department store’s private equity owners.
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.