/tags/abercrombie-fitch Abercrombie & Fitch en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:48:34 GMT /2024-10-25/ex-abercrombie-fitch-head-to-be-arraigned-on-sex-trafficking-and-prostitution-charges Prosecutors allege that for nearly two decades, Michael Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man lured men into taking part in sex parties by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer, once famous for its preppy, All-American aesthetic and marketing with shirtless male models. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:48:34 GMT /2024-10-25/ex-abercrombie-fitch-head-to-be-arraigned-on-sex-trafficking-and-prostitution-charges The Associated Press /2024-10-22/former-abercrombie-fitch-chief-mike-jeffries-arrested-on-federal-sex-trafficking-charges Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries and two other men have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, a spokesperson for federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:09:20 GMT /2024-10-22/former-abercrombie-fitch-chief-mike-jeffries-arrested-on-federal-sex-trafficking-charges The Associated Press /news/2024-01-18/bbc-says-fbi-investigating-former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-for-alleged-sex-trafficking-ring The BBC, last year, first interviewed several men who said Mike Jeffries abused and exploited them in a sex-trafficking ring. The men later filed a civil lawsuit against the former CEO. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:09:23 GMT /news/2024-01-18/bbc-says-fbi-investigating-former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-for-alleged-sex-trafficking-ring George Shillcock /2023-10-04/bbc-report-accuses-former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-of-exploiting-men-for-sex An investigation by the BBC reveals multiple men have come forward saying they were recruited for sex events hosted by former Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and partner Matthew Smith around the world. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:06:31 GMT /2023-10-04/bbc-report-accuses-former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-of-exploiting-men-for-sex Matthew Rand /2023-10-03/abercrombie-fitch-investigates-claims-that-its-ex-ceo-exploited-men-at-sex-events The retailer says it hired an outside firm to look into the claims against Mike Jeffries. It's a major test for a brand that's remaking its image for a socially conscious era. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:15:36 GMT /2023-10-03/abercrombie-fitch-investigates-claims-that-its-ex-ceo-exploited-men-at-sex-events Emily Olson /news/2022-04-22/documentary-highlights-troubled-history-of-abercrombie-fitch-branding A new Netflix documentary highlights the controversial branding that New Albany-based Abercrombie & Fitch used in the '90s and early 2000s to sell its products. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:18:53 GMT /news/2022-04-22/documentary-highlights-troubled-history-of-abercrombie-fitch-branding Debbie Holmes /news/2017-05-22/columbus-americas-fourth-fashion-capital New York City and Los Angeles have the largest concentration of fashion designers and industry in the country. As the home of Abercrombie & Fitch,… Mon, 22 May 2017 20:31:33 GMT /news/2017-05-22/columbus-americas-fourth-fashion-capital Clare Roth /news/2015-02-25/u-s-supreme-court-hears-arguments-over-abercrombie-dress-code The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the employment discrimination claim of a Muslim woman who was turned down for a job by Central Ohio-based retailer Abercrombie & Fitch after she showed up at her job interview wearing a black headscarf that conflicted with the company's dress code. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:38:45 GMT /news/2015-02-25/u-s-supreme-court-hears-arguments-over-abercrombie-dress-code admin /news/2004-11-16/abercrombie-and-fitch-settles-discrimination-lawsuit New Albany-based clothing retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has agreed to settle several employment discrimination lawsuits. A federal judge in California gave preliminary approval to the settlement on Tuesday. Abercromie has agreed to pay $50-million in damages and change its hiring practices. Tue, 16 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT /news/2004-11-16/abercrombie-and-fitch-settles-discrimination-lawsuit admin