Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch investigates claims that its ex-CEO exploited men at sex events

2:37pm October 03, 2023

by Emily Olson

The retailer says it hired an outside firm to look into the claims against Mike Jeffries. It's a major test for a brand that's remaking its image for a socially conscious era.

Samantha Elauf outside the Supreme Court after the court in February 2015.

Justices: Retailer Can't Refuse To Hire Someone Because She Wears Hijab

1:31pm June 02, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

Samantha Elauf wore a headscarf to a job interview at an Abercrombie & Fitch store and was denied a position because of it. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that that was clearly wrong.

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Samantha Elauf (right) stands with her mother, Majda, in February outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Supreme Court Rules For Woman Denied Abercrombie & Fitch Job Over Headscarf

4:53pm June 01, 2015

by Brian Naylor

Samantha Elauf had applied for the sales job in Tulsa, Okla., and was recommended for hire by an interviewer. But Abercrombie has a "look policy" that bars the wearing of caps by its salespeople.

A model at the front entrance to the Abercrombie & Fitch flagship store in New York City.

Supreme Court Will Consider Abercrombie's Religious Discrimination Case

7:36pm October 02, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

At issue is whether the retailer discriminated against a Muslim woman over a headscarf. The government says yes; the retailer says the woman didn't tell them she wore the hijab for religious reasons.