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Former Alden Shoe CFO Pleading Guilty to $30M Embezzlement Scheme
Richard Hajjar agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud, unlawful monetary transactions and filing a false tax…
Retail’s ‘Chapter 22’ Risks During the Pandemic
The risks of filing for bankruptcy a second time, unofficially dubbed "Chapter 22," can complicate…
Former Nike Executive Pleads Guilty in Criminal Case
The former marketing manager was terminated by the sneaker giant in 2018.
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Hermès Counterfeit Ring Gets Prison Sentences
A Paris court judged nearly two dozen people guilty for their roles in making and selling fake Hermès bags.
Belk Pushes Through Quick Reorganization
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Getting Through a Retail Bankruptcy During the Pandemic
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