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J.C. Penney’s Key Weeks Ahead
As the retailer turns in its business plan, the timing of its approval may determine an outcome between…
J.C. Penney Works to Stay the Course
The retailer told a Texas bankruptcy court on Wednesday that it is aiming to hit key milestones this month…
Former Hermès Staff in Counterfeiting Ring to Be Sentenced in September
The trial of 10 people, including seven former employees, who manufactured and sold fake bags to unwitting…
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The retailer is advancing toward a goal of having a restructuring plan confirmed in September.
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The court affirming federal protections for gay and transgender employees opens a new door in the ongoing…
Valentino, Amazon File Joint Lawsuit Against N.Y.-Based Counterfeiter
This is Amazon's first joint litigation with a luxury fashion brand and Valentino's first such litigation…
Neiman’s Gets Green Light for DIP Financing
The retailer got the final blessings from a bankruptcy court in Texas for its debtor-in-possession financing…
Arnault Adviser Sentenced in ‘Karachigate’ Case
Nicolas Bazire, a close adviser to Bernard Arnault, has been sentenced to three years in jail in a…
Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ Employees Are Protected From Discrimination
The momentous decision finds that federal law protects employees from discrimination for sexual orientation…
Amazon Workers Sue Claiming Coronavirus Mishandling
Employees contend at least one worker has died after contracting the virus and dozens of confirmed cases at a…
Neiman’s Eyes Reopening Plan Amid Uncertainty
The retailer has opened some stores for pickups, but told a bankruptcy court Tuesday it is still considering…
Retailers Facing Store Damage May Look to Insurance
High-profile retailers may turn to damage insurance amid national protests against police brutality and the…
Neiman’s Bankruptcy Puts Spotlight on Mytheresa Transfer
The asset transfer of the online shopping retailer, which some creditors have called Neiman's "crown jewel,"…
Lashify Brings Alleged Knockoff Manufacturer to Court in China
The brand claims Hollyren, one of the biggest Chinese manufacturers of eyelash products, is making…
J. Crew Can Defer Rent Payments
A bankruptcy court allowed the retailer to defer rent payments, even as states are lifting lockdown orders.