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US Agency Says Walmart Likely Discriminated Against Female Workers

17 September 2019 • By Reuters

17 September 2019 • By Reuters

The world's largest retailer allegedly discriminated against 178 female workers by paying less or denying promotions or both because of their gender.

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US Agency Says Walmart Likely Discriminated Against Female Workers

The world's largest retailer allegedly discriminated against 178 female workers by paying less or denying promotions or both because of their gender.

Business Opportunities Only Women Can See

17 May 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

Business Opportunities Only Women Can See

Companies like Lola, Universal Standard and ThirdLove are tapping market opportunities that have long been in the blind spots of male entrepreneurs and investors.

Op-Ed | To Help Fashion’s Homeworkers, First We Need to Count Them

1 May 2019 • By Rebecca Van Bergen

Op-Ed | To Help Fashion’s Homeworkers, First We Need to Count Them

The fashion industry relies on hundreds of thousands of handworkers whose contributions not only create our clothes, but also enrich cultures and communities. We can do better to make these workers visible.

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The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

7 April 2019 • By Brian Baskin

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America

7 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

7 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.

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Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America

The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.

The BoF Podcast: Stephanie Phair on Nurturing Fashion’s Future Female Leaders

23 February 2019 • By BoF Team

23 February 2019 • By BoF Team

Farfetch’s chief strategy officer and BFC chair Stephanie Phair shares her insight on how fashion can better support gender diversity within the workplace.

The BoF Podcast: Stephanie Phair on Nurturing Fashion’s Future Female Leaders

Farfetch’s chief strategy officer and BFC chair Stephanie Phair shares her insight on how fashion can better support gender diversity within the workplace.

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Dismantling India’s Patriarchy: Sonam K Ahuja and Karla Bookman

30 November 2018 • By Brian Baskin

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Dismantling India’s Patriarchy: Sonam K Ahuja and Karla Bookman

Women in India are pushing back against social norms that limit their opportunities, though it can be an uphill battle, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.

Op-Ed | In Defense of Hedi Slimane

16 October 2018 • By Anabel Maldonado

16 October 2018 • By Anabel Maldonado

The designer wasn’t particularly novel in the way he went about rebooting Celine, but to label him a misogynist is a dangerous game, argues Anabel Maldonado.

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Op-Ed | In Defense of Hedi Slimane

The designer wasn’t particularly novel in the way he went about rebooting Celine, but to label him a misogynist is a dangerous game, argues Anabel Maldonado.

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Nike Is Sued for Sex Discrimination by Former Female Employees

10 August 2018 • By Bloomberg

10 August 2018 • By Bloomberg

The former employees said women are passed over for promotions, paid less than their male counterparts and ignored when they complain.

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Nike Is Sued for Sex Discrimination by Former Female Employees

The former employees said women are passed over for promotions, paid less than their male counterparts and ignored when they complain.

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Nike Hits Record High as Investors Shrug Off Executive Upheaval

16 May 2018 • By Bloomberg

16 May 2018 • By Bloomberg

Nike's investors are keeping the faith in the wake of a misconduct scandal that’s seen a several executives depart.

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Nike Hits Record High as Investors Shrug Off Executive Upheaval

Nike's investors are keeping the faith in the wake of a misconduct scandal that’s seen a several executives depart.