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‘TikTok Takeovers’ at Shopping Malls Lead to Safeguards in Some Cities
Large gatherings of teenagers in some shopping centers have resulted in temporary curfews for unaccompanied…
Adidas Has About 30 Days to Answer Allegations of Gender Discrimination
Lindsay Gregg filed a lawsuit alleging violations of gender discrimination and whistleblower retaliation…
Nike Can Appeal Court Ruling on Flyknit Patent Claims Against Lululemon — But Will It?
Nike has 30 days to file an appeal of a judge's ruling that voided a jury verdict and fine in connection with…
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Shoe Industry in ‘Unchartered Waters’ Over Trump’s Tariff Moves
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Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Ruled Illegal by Supreme Court: What That Means for the Footwear Industry
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Nike Calls EEOC Action Over White Worker Discrimination Claims a ‘Surprising and Unusual Escalation’
The EEOC seeks from Nike information related to allegations — some requests go back to 2018 — of DEI-related…
‘Fallout’ Star Frances Turner Talks About Fashion, Travel and Law
The New York-born actress worked as a lawyer before getting into acting.
Tariffs Are a 2026 ‘Overhang’ for Retailers and Shoe Firms
While too early to talk about possible tariff reversal by the U.S Supreme Court, there's at least optimism…
LVMH Denies Misappropriating Hermès Shares From Family Heir
Nicolas Puech is seeking billions of dollars in damages in a civil suit after claiming his wealth manager…
Birkenstock Wins Copyright Case Against Shoe Retailer Scapino
German footwear brand Birkenstock said it won a copyright case against Dutch shoe retailer Scapino involving…
As the Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Tariffs, What Footwear Firms Should Be Considering, According to Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
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Shein Responds to Controversy in France Over Dolls
France's Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control referred the matter…
Widow of ‘Project Runway’ Designer Calls for Accountability
Laura Ah Loo and her lawyers are seeking accountability from Salt Lake City officials regarding the…
Mango Founder’s Family Speaks of Son’s Innocence
Isak Andic died in December after falling more than 300 feet during a hiking outing with his family.