Legal
$340,000 Theft Alleged in Aussie Luxury Liquidation
Alice McCall's liquidation reveals that a former controller is accused of using a fake-invoice scheme to…
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Troubles Include Ex-CEO’s Lawsuit
Former CEO Mark Tritton claims the struggling chain stopped paying required severance payments in January.
Layoffs Hit Kohl’s as Retailer Hires Key Exec
Activist investor-approved interim CEO Tom Kingsbury could become permanent, plus a suspect stole $80,000…
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Whether Covid-related or connected to civil unrest, fashion firms are fighting back against insurers who deny…
H&M Embroiled in Russian Probe Over $42M in Customs Duties
The criminal probe was opened in December over customs duties totaling $42 million, a year after H&M paid the…
Gucci Parent Will Cooperate With French Tax Probe
The Gucci owner rejected allegations of any wrongdoing and said it will cooperate with the French inquiry.
Another Day, Another Delay and an Extension Request From JCP: Week Ahead
Although there's another delay in the Penney's bankruptcy case, its fate could be revealed by early next…
Fred Perry Pulls Polo Shirt, Seeks Legal Action Against Proud Boys Hate Group
U.K. apparel brand Fred Perry denied any association with U.S. hate group the Proud Boys after pulling sales…
Under Armour Founder Kevin Plank, CFO Receive SEC ‘Wells Notice’ in Accounting Probe
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been looking into possible accounting irregularities at the…
Social Unrest Could Spur New Retail Strategies for Security, Insurance
Social unrest could see retailers rethinking store-base strategies, whether working with insurers on claims…
Neiman’s, Penney’s Bankruptcy Talk and Other Legal Entanglements: The Week Ahead
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