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The boss of Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has said she is “appalled and disgusted” by the sex trafficking claims against her predecessor Mike Jeffries.
Fran Horowitz, who has led the US-based company since the departure of Mr Jeffries, signalled in an interview with Sky News that A&F had examined and transformed its culture since the scandal came to light.
She told Business Live presenter Darren McCaffrey: “We’re appalled and disgusted at the allegations.
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“What we do at Abercrombie is continue to do what we set out to do which is set the new values for the company… and keep our associates focused on that.”
Ms Horowitz was speaking as A&F – known in its heyday for jeans and T-shirts – opened a new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
She expressed confidence in the brand’s more broad offering these days and the UK economy, despite the current malaise for growth amid continued weak consumer confidence.
She said she could “not be prouder” of what the retailer had become during her decade in charge.
A&F’s brand took a hit when the claims against Mr Jeffries – relating to his behaviour while running the fashion and accessories company – first emerged.
Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries outside the federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York, in October last year. Pic: Reuters
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A&F began its own investigation in 2023 before an FBI inquiry was launched.
80-year-old Mr Jeffries, who led A&F from 1992 to 2014, has since pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in the US.
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