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  • US Watchdog Sues to Block $8.5bn Handbag Takeover

    04/22/2024 8:06:28 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 30 replies
    BBC ^ | 4/22 | Mariko Oi
    The US competition watchdog has sued to block fashion accessory giant Tapestry's $8.5bn (£6.9bn) takeover of rival Capri. Tapestry owns handbag makers including Coach and Kate Spade, while Capri's brands include Michael Kors. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said if allowed, "the deal would eliminate direct head-to-head competition between Tapestry’s and Capri’s brands". In response Tapestry said "the FTC fundamentally misunderstands both the marketplace and the way in which consumers shop". Together, the firms employ about 33,000 staff globally but the FTC argued the deal could reduce wages and their benefits. Coach and Kate Spade are known for what...
  • 'I make the rules as I go': Angry passenger shoves two travelers out the way as chaos erupts on American Airlines flight – and then accuses one of assault for tapping him on shoulder

    05/11/2023 2:18:39 PM PDT · by dynachrome · 31 replies
    Daily Mail ^ | 5-11-23 | CLAUDIA AORAHA
    An angry American Airlines passenger was caught shoving two travelers out of the way in a bizarre clip - before accusing one of assault for tapping him on the shoulder. Wearing a metallic gold Michael Kors jacket and sunglasses, the passenger who goes by the name Vosièy Fvogèswièr, caused havoc on the flight from Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale as he attempted to squeeze past in the aisle and disembark before other people. In the rush, he encountered three women - two of whom were standing in the way - who attempted to stop him rushing ahead. But a raucous scenes...