Estée Lauder Companies Executive Kendal Ascher Has Died
Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.
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News & Analysis
American Apparel Founder Says He’s Broke and Can’t Afford Lawyer
Ex-American Apparel Inc. chief executive officer Dov Charney told a Delaware judge that if he can’t raise money to hire a new lawyer, he’ll continue doing his own legal work.
American Apparel Founder Says He’s Broke and Can’t Afford Lawyer
Ex-American Apparel Inc. chief executive officer Dov Charney told a Delaware judge that if he can’t raise money to hire a new lawyer, he’ll continue doing his own legal work.
News & Analysis
California Runner Sues Nike after Breaking Leg on 'Dream Run'
Kate Freeman of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit on Friday in Multnomah County Circuit Court seeking $1.3 million from the Beaverton, Oregon-based company.
California Runner Sues Nike after Breaking Leg on 'Dream Run'
Kate Freeman of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit on Friday in Multnomah County Circuit Court seeking $1.3 million from the Beaverton, Oregon-based company.
Technology
Amazon.com Escapes Trademark Suit after Appeals Court Reverses Itself
Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
Amazon.com Escapes Trademark Suit after Appeals Court Reverses Itself
Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?
As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.
Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?
As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Investor Standard General Sues Charney
The latest lawsuit, filed by American Apparel stakeholder Standard General on Monday, alleged that Charney was yet to fulfill promises made to the hedge fund and sought an injunction to stop his "meritless" and "destructive actions" against the firm.
American Apparel Investor Standard General Sues Charney
The latest lawsuit, filed by American Apparel stakeholder Standard General on Monday, alleged that Charney was yet to fulfill promises made to the hedge fund and sought an injunction to stop his "meritless" and "destructive actions" against the firm.
News & Analysis
Ousted CEO Charney Files Two More Lawsuits against American Apparel
American Apparel Inc said its ousted chief executive Dov Charney filed two more lawsuits against the company alleging defamation, representation in false light and claims for securities fraud.
Ousted CEO Charney Files Two More Lawsuits against American Apparel
American Apparel Inc said its ousted chief executive Dov Charney filed two more lawsuits against the company alleging defamation, representation in false light and claims for securities fraud.
Retail
American Apparel Details Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Ousted CEO
American Apparel Inc has accused ousted founder Dov Charney of using ethnic slurs against workers and keeping videos on a company server of himself in sex acts with models and employees, recently filed court papers show.
American Apparel Details Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Ousted CEO
American Apparel Inc has accused ousted founder Dov Charney of using ethnic slurs against workers and keeping videos on a company server of himself in sex acts with models and employees, recently filed court papers show.
News & Analysis
Michael Kors Settles US Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Price Tags
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd agreed to pay $4.88 million and change its sales practices to settle a class action lawsuit claiming it used deceptive price tags at its outlet stores to fool shoppers into believing they were getting big bargains.
Michael Kors Settles US Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Price Tags
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd agreed to pay $4.88 million and change its sales practices to settle a class action lawsuit claiming it used deceptive price tags at its outlet stores to fool shoppers into believing they were getting big bargains.
News & Analysis
Scarf Ruling Means More Work Ahead for Bosses to Avoid Job Bias
A US Supreme Court ruling that Abercrombie & Fitch Co. can be sued for denying employment to a woman wearing a head scarf will compel companies to do more to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs.
Scarf Ruling Means More Work Ahead for Bosses to Avoid Job Bias
A US Supreme Court ruling that Abercrombie & Fitch Co. can be sued for denying employment to a woman wearing a head scarf will compel companies to do more to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs.
News & Analysis
US Supreme Court Rules for Muslim Woman Denied Job at Abercrombie
The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favour of a Muslim woman who filed a lawsuit after she was denied a job at an Abercrombie & Fitch Co clothing store in Oklahoma because she wore a head scarf for religious reasons.
US Supreme Court Rules for Muslim Woman Denied Job at Abercrombie
The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favour of a Muslim woman who filed a lawsuit after she was denied a job at an Abercrombie & Fitch Co clothing store in Oklahoma because she wore a head scarf for religious reasons.
China
Alibaba's Ma Expresses 'Regret' over Counterfeits Lawsuit
The founder of Alibaba Group has expressed regret over a lawsuit filed by the owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.
Alibaba's Ma Expresses 'Regret' over Counterfeits Lawsuit
The founder of Alibaba Group has expressed regret over a lawsuit filed by the owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.
China
Alibaba Says Kering Suit Alleging Fake Gucci Sales Has No Basis
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China’s largest e-commerce operator, rejected claims in a lawsuit by Kering SA that it facilitates the sale of counterfeit merchandise.
Alibaba Says Kering Suit Alleging Fake Gucci Sales Has No Basis
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China’s largest e-commerce operator, rejected claims in a lawsuit by Kering SA that it facilitates the sale of counterfeit merchandise.
The News in Brief
Judge Rejects Kenvue Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Tylenol Safety
A US judge rejected the personal care giant’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Texas’ Attorney General accusing the company of failing to warn consumers that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.
EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules
The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.
Puma CEO Cites $260 Hyrox Sneaker as Early Step in Turnaround
Chief executive Arthur Hoeld said Puma is counting on training, football, running and ‘sportstyle’ categories to generate profitable growth and buzz.
EBay Is Laying Off About 800 Workers
The cuts affect roughly 6 percent of the company’s global workforce and comes a week after it said it would acquire Depop.
Puma Forecasts Another Year of Losses, Scraps Dividend
Puma warned 2026 will be a transition year as it liquidates excess inventories, revamps marketing and develops new products to position itself for a turnaround.
Exclusive: Dazed China Relaunches Under New Publishers
The second iteration will be released in June on a quarterly basis through Dazed Media and Chinese publisher Meta Media Group.
Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand
The makeup label’s chief executive of 14 years announced her departure internally on Wednesday, The Business of Beauty has learned.