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Chanel and What Goes Around Comes Around Hear Final Judgment for Infringement Case
The two companies have been battling for years in and out of court.
38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Act on Retail Crime
The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to congressional leaders, asking them to…
Florida Court Hands Lululemon a Win in Greenwashing Action
A Florida judge granted Lululemon's motion to dismiss a case that alleged its Be Planet marketing was…
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Former Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault
The 83-year-old former businessman has been incarcerated in Canada since December 2020.
Fashion Investor and Retail Lender B. Riley Under SEC Probe
The SEC probe of investment bank B. Riley, a name in the fashion and retail sectors, centers on its ties to a…
Gildan’s Board Battle Could Cost Firm $65 Million
Returning CEO Glenn Chamandy thinks the former Gildan board spent about $65 million, including severance and…
Gildan No Longer for Sale as Board, CEO Resign
The immediate resignation of Gildan's board and departure of CEO Vince Tyra sets the stage for the return of…
Gildan Activist Browning West Garners Support From 2 Proxy Advisory Firms
Gildan activist Browning West got the nod from proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis on its board slate…
Browning West: Gildan ‘Most Expensive Proxy Fight in Canadian History’
Gildan notes 32 reference checks on CEO Vince Tyra as part of the succession process, while activist Browning…
Organized Retail Theft Network Busted in NYC
A retail theft probe, with help from retailers such as Macy's, led to indictments for the possession of more…
SEC Issues Voluntary Stay as Litigation Over Climate Rules Pends
The SEC's voluntary stay means that final climate rules will not go into effect until the legal issues around…
Levi’s Secures a Partial Win in Green Tab Trademark Lawsuit
A judge overseeing a Levi's trademark case granted a motion for summary judgment on some, but not all, claims…
End of an Era: Layoffs and Lender Lawsuit Augur the Demise of Lord & Taylor
The lender to Lord & Taylor owner Saadia Group, which owes it $45.3M, has a court order allowing it to seize…