Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
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Luxury
Alibaba Sued by Kering Brands over Counterfeit Goods
A group of luxury goods makers sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, contending the Chinese online shopping giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world.
Alibaba Sued by Kering Brands over Counterfeit Goods
A group of luxury goods makers sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, contending the Chinese online shopping giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Sues Charney for Violating Standstill Agreement
Apparel retailer American Apparel Inc sued its ousted chief executive Dov Charney for violating his standstill agreement with the company.
American Apparel Sues Charney for Violating Standstill Agreement
Apparel retailer American Apparel Inc sued its ousted chief executive Dov Charney for violating his standstill agreement with the company.
News & Analysis
Etsy Investors Sue for Fraud over Risk of Counterfeit Goods
Etsy Inc. is facing fraud claims from investors after allegations that millions of items sold through its online crafts and specialty wares marketplace likely violate trademarks.
Etsy Investors Sue for Fraud over Risk of Counterfeit Goods
Etsy Inc. is facing fraud claims from investors after allegations that millions of items sold through its online crafts and specialty wares marketplace likely violate trademarks.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Yoga Pants Lawsuit Dismissed
A U.S. appeals court on Friday agreed with Lululemon Athletica Inc that a lawsuit accusing the retailer of defrauding shareholders by failing to reveal defects that caused yoga pants to become see-through was properly dismissed.
Lululemon Yoga Pants Lawsuit Dismissed
A U.S. appeals court on Friday agreed with Lululemon Athletica Inc that a lawsuit accusing the retailer of defrauding shareholders by failing to reveal defects that caused yoga pants to become see-through was properly dismissed.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Gathers Complaints Against Its Former CEO
American Apparel Inc. is gathering documents showing that employees complained about former Chief Executive Officer Dov Charney abusing them, as the company prepares for a legal fight with its founder.
American Apparel Gathers Complaints Against Its Former CEO
American Apparel Inc. is gathering documents showing that employees complained about former Chief Executive Officer Dov Charney abusing them, as the company prepares for a legal fight with its founder.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Ex-CEO Charney Sues Investor for Defamation
Dov Charney, the ousted chief executive of American Apparel Inc, has filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against a New York hedge fund that controls a large stake in the clothing company he founded, and which refused to support his return.
American Apparel Ex-CEO Charney Sues Investor for Defamation
Dov Charney, the ousted chief executive of American Apparel Inc, has filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against a New York hedge fund that controls a large stake in the clothing company he founded, and which refused to support his return.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Accused in Suit of Firing CEO to Sell Chain
Dov Charney was fired as American Apparel Inc.’s chief executive officer because he wouldn’t go along with a plan to sell the clothing retailer, according to a shareholder lawsuit brought by two men with ties to him.
American Apparel Accused in Suit of Firing CEO to Sell Chain
Dov Charney was fired as American Apparel Inc.’s chief executive officer because he wouldn’t go along with a plan to sell the clothing retailer, according to a shareholder lawsuit brought by two men with ties to him.
News & Analysis
Fired L’Oreal Lawyer Says Company Patent Push Was Only Cosmetic
A lawyer formerly in charge of applying for patents in L’Oreal’s US office claims he was fired in December for refusing to make filings for dubious inventions just so the company could fill an annual quota.
Fired L’Oreal Lawyer Says Company Patent Push Was Only Cosmetic
A lawyer formerly in charge of applying for patents in L’Oreal’s US office claims he was fired in December for refusing to make filings for dubious inventions just so the company could fill an annual quota.
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Nordstrom Sued for Family Flights as Investor Seeks Accounting
Nordstrom Inc. owns two jets, regularly leases two and employs either nine or 12 pilots, depending on who’s counting. A shareholder says there’s something’s wrong with that mix.
Nordstrom Sued for Family Flights as Investor Seeks Accounting
Nordstrom Inc. owns two jets, regularly leases two and employs either nine or 12 pilots, depending on who’s counting. A shareholder says there’s something’s wrong with that mix.
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Laid Off American Apparel Workers Seek Damages in Lawsuit
Three former American Apparel Inc employees who were among 200 laid off earlier this year are suing the retailer, saying they were not given appropriate legal notice.
Laid Off American Apparel Workers Seek Damages in Lawsuit
Three former American Apparel Inc employees who were among 200 laid off earlier this year are suing the retailer, saying they were not given appropriate legal notice.
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Tiffany Wins Ruling Over $419 Million Swatch Payment
Tiffany & Co. won a Dutch court ruling setting aside a decision by arbitrators who ordered the jewelry chain to pay Swatch Group AG more than 402 million Swiss francs ($419 million) in a dispute over a failed venture.
Tiffany Wins Ruling Over $419 Million Swatch Payment
Tiffany & Co. won a Dutch court ruling setting aside a decision by arbitrators who ordered the jewelry chain to pay Swatch Group AG more than 402 million Swiss francs ($419 million) in a dispute over a failed venture.
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Graffiti Artists Fight Copying by Fashion Brands
A crew of graffiti artists is suing Roberto Cavalli for copyright infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin in the latest in a string of cases involving alleged misappropriation of street art.
Graffiti Artists Fight Copying by Fashion Brands
A crew of graffiti artists is suing Roberto Cavalli for copyright infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin in the latest in a string of cases involving alleged misappropriation of street art.
The News in Brief
CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.