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Luxury sales are flattening amid a self-inflicted creativity crisis and price hikes, study finds

Jun. 18, 2024 20:42 PM EDT

MILAN (AP) — The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes and apparel is set to stall this year amid a creativity crisis and price hikes as brands shift focus to the biggest spending customers, a new study by the Bain consultancy said Tuesday. Bain is...

Thousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses

Jun. 11, 2024 16:19 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other financial losses. Two law firms spearheading the action...