Chanel Extends Revamp as Fashion Head Pavlovsky Exits Board
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
lawsuit
News & Analysis
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.
News & Analysis
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
News & Analysis
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.
News & Analysis
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
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.
News & Analysis
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.
The News in Brief
Zara Billionaire Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Chicago Tower
Pontegadea Inversiones SL acquired the 51-story One North Wacker in the city’s business district in one of the biggest US office deals this year.
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.
THG Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast on Nutrition Demand
The UK e-commerce platform, which owns Dermstore and Lookfantastic, forecast 2026 adjusted core profit above market expectations, driven by strong demand for its sports nutrition and supplements brand and favourable whey protein prices.
Botswana Said to Near Agreement on Size of Its De Beers Stake
Ongoing talks between the nation’s government and Global Diamond Consortium are likely to see Botswana boost its stake in De Beers by 10 percent.
Rolex and Gold Were for US and Not Trump, Swiss Trade Chief Says
The goods delivered last November by a business delegation seeking relief from Trump’s onerous tariffs became a matter of national controversy in Switzerland.