Controversies

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In case you haven't heard, closure has come to two Barneys New York customers who accused the high-end department store of racial profiling last year—the retailer now owes $525,000 in costs, penalties, and fees. "Existing records showed a disproportionate number of African-American and Latino customers being detained for alleged shoplifting or credit card fraud," commented New York State AG Eric Schneiderman. Investigations at Macy's, however, are still ongoing. [Racked, previously]