Barney's: it couldn't happen to a nicer store: why our man hates this snooty merchant.(Column)
Posted: Aug 27, 2008 13:30:10
An African American journalist was falsely accused of shoplifting at the ritzy Manhattan retail clothing store. He did not receive an apology for the incident. The journalist is happy to see the snobbish business facing bankruptcy.
The congratulations arrived Thursday afternoon, minutes after stunning news that Barney's, the snooty New York high-fashion chain is in financial distress. "You're not dressing as nicely, but it looks like your boycott finally paid off," said a friend. Boycotting Barney's? Sure thing. In fact, I hope to dance its grave. Happy Bankruptcy, guys. Oh, sorry for calling it bankruptcy. It's actually Chapter 11-court protection that lets corporate deadbeats ...
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