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Supreme Court Questions Abercrombie Head Scarf Decision

Several U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed support for a Muslim teenager denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. because of her head scarf, in a case that may put a greater burden on employers to avoid religious discrimination.

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Supreme Court Questions Abercrombie Head Scarf Decision

Several U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed support for a Muslim teenager denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. because of her head scarf, in a case that may put a greater burden on employers to avoid religious discrimination.


Retail

This Supreme Court Case is Uniting Religions Against Abercrombie & Fitch

The EEOC is appealing a lower-court decision that said Abercrombie couldn’t be held liable for rejecting a Muslim job applicant based on her wearing a traditional head covering known as a hijab.

Retail

This Supreme Court Case is Uniting Religions Against Abercrombie & Fitch

The EEOC is appealing a lower-court decision that said Abercrombie couldn’t be held liable for rejecting a Muslim job applicant based on her wearing a traditional head covering known as a hijab.


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Macy's Is in Court Again

"In March Macy’s will find itself heading to court once again.  This time because management forgot to shore up its portfolio of old department store

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Macy's Is in Court Again

"In March Macy’s will find itself heading to court once again.  This time because management forgot to shore up its portfolio of old department store


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Swatch Loses $24.3 Million Fight With UBS

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, lost its court bid to recoup 24.8 million Swiss francs ($24.3 million) of losses from investments with UBS Group AG that turned sour.

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Swatch Loses $24.3 Million Fight With UBS

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, lost its court bid to recoup 24.8 million Swiss francs ($24.3 million) of losses from investments with UBS Group AG that turned sour.


Retail

American Apparel Bolsters Harassment Rules After Firing Charney

American Apparel Inc., which fired controversial founder Dov Charney as chief executive officer last month for alleged misconduct, strengthened rules to prevent sexual harassment among its employees.

Retail

American Apparel Bolsters Harassment Rules After Firing Charney

American Apparel Inc., which fired controversial founder Dov Charney as chief executive officer last month for alleged misconduct, strengthened rules to prevent sexual harassment among its employees.


Beauty

Former Chief Sues Revlon over Safety Issues, Anti-Jewish Bias

A former Revlon Inc chief scientific officer has sued the cosmetics company, claiming he was fired after raising safety concerns that its chief executive did not want to hear and was discriminated against for being Jewish.

Beauty

Former Chief Sues Revlon over Safety Issues, Anti-Jewish Bias

A former Revlon Inc chief scientific officer has sued the cosmetics company, claiming he was fired after raising safety concerns that its chief executive did not want to hear and was discriminated against for being Jewish.


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American Apparel Investor Says Board Withheld Key Information

An American Apparel Inc. investor, Bigger Capital Fund, says the company hasn’t revealed enough information about the saga surrounding the ouster of founder Dov Charney and is demanding to see documents.

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American Apparel Investor Says Board Withheld Key Information

An American Apparel Inc. investor, Bigger Capital Fund, says the company hasn’t revealed enough information about the saga surrounding the ouster of founder Dov Charney and is demanding to see documents.


Retail

Abercrombie CEO’s Eccentricities Contributed to His Downfall

NEW ALBANY, United States — Mike Jeffries's widely anticipated retirement as Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s chief executive officer brings to a close the

Retail

Abercrombie CEO’s Eccentricities Contributed to His Downfall

NEW ALBANY, United States — Mike Jeffries's widely anticipated retirement as Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s chief executive officer brings to a close the


China

The China Edit | Sephora Lawsuit, Black Friday, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, Smog Masks

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Sephora Lawsuit, Black Friday, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, Smog Masks

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


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Sephora Discriminated Against Asian Customers, Lawsuit Claims

Cosmetics retailer Sephora USA Inc has blocked the online accounts of scores of customers with Asian names because it suspected them of buying discount items in bulk to resell them, a new lawsuit claims.

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Sephora Discriminated Against Asian Customers, Lawsuit Claims

Cosmetics retailer Sephora USA Inc has blocked the online accounts of scores of customers with Asian names because it suspected them of buying discount items in bulk to resell them, a new lawsuit claims.