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Nike Is Sued for Sex Discrimination by Former Female Employees

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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News & Analysis

Nike Hits Record High as Investors Shrug Off Executive Upheaval

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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This Week in Fashion

Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?

11 May 2018 • By BoF Team

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The Business Of Blogging

Katie Sturino's Megababe Brand Turns to Brick-and-Mortar

1 May 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

The founder behind The 12ish Style blog is growing her body-positive, direct-to-consumer beauty brand, having inked her first retail partnership with Ulta and J Crew.

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News & Analysis

At Nike, Revolt Led by Women Leads to Exodus of Male Executives

29 April 2018 • By The New York Times

Complaints about bad behaviour by men and a lack of advancement for women long went ignored, employees said, but now change seems to be afoot.

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Meghan Markle: The Biggest Influencer of All?

26 April 2018 • By The New York Times

As Meghan Markle steps onto the global stage, she has the potential to change the perception of fashion brands, the royal family and much more.

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Inside Tory Burch’s Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit

25 April 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

Through a series of panels featuring guests from Hollywood, politics and beyond, the ‘Embrace Ambition’ summit tackled stereotypes and fostered networking for over 900 attendees.

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In China, Retailers Cash in on Women's Day

8 March 2018 • By Reuters

As women around the world press for progress on gender equality, the day was dominated by sales campaigns from retailers in China.

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Boxing Barbie Delivers Blow to Sexist Body Stereotypes

6 March 2018 • By Associated Press

The doll is among 14 new Barbies honouring accomplished women around the world for International Women's Day.

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Women@Dior: A Mentorship Programme Empowering Young Women

23 July 2017 • By BoF Team

As part of a new media partnership with Christian Dior, BoF takes you inside the Parisian maison to witness the launch of the Women@Dior mentorship programme, which now encompasses 10 global cities and over 200 students.

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