202
202
May 9, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 202
favorite 0
quote 0
some abercrombie & fitch shoppers say they're disgusted. >> it's discriminating against us. it's total almost like racism against bigger people and i don't -- i don't like it. >> reporter: does that stop you from shopping at abercrombie & fitch? >> no. they are going to do what they do regardless. >> reporter: but she supports boycotting the retail. she is on the advisory board of the national association to advance fat acceptance. >> it's a horrible message to send of bigotry and intolerance and saying that -- in my opinion, it real will promotes the kind of bullying that we are trying to jump on and end. >> reporter: she says abercrombie & fitch is going backward. a number of other retailers are expanding to a larger demographic. for example, forever21 now sells plus sizes. and h & m features larger women in its swimsuit ads. sharon chin, kpix 5. >> calls to abercrombie & fitch were not returned. >>> well, tonight thousands of workers are pedaling home part of the annual "bike to work" day. there's san francisco mayor ed leon bike this morning. could you bells greeted by h
some abercrombie & fitch shoppers say they're disgusted. >> it's discriminating against us. it's total almost like racism against bigger people and i don't -- i don't like it. >> reporter: does that stop you from shopping at abercrombie & fitch? >> no. they are going to do what they do regardless. >> reporter: but she supports boycotting the retail. she is on the advisory board of the national association to advance fat acceptance. >> it's a horrible...
109
109
May 15, 2013
05/13
by
CURRENT
tv
eye 109
favorite 0
quote 0
mark thompson here for cenk and jayar jackson here with the story from abercrombie and fitch fitch. >t of abercrombie and fitch that we're going to find out on this panel. but first let's hear about the things they're getting backlash for. >> that would make me never call anything from abercrombie and fitch. >> ally is the latest to weigh in on the controversy on the fact that the company does not sell women's clothes above a size ten. protesters outside of a store. bash lack on facebook, even youtube where one popular protester asked people to give their abercrombie and fitch to the homeless. abercrombie and fitch is not commenting but mike jeffries once told salon magazine that a lot of people don't belong in our clothes. they can't belong. are we exclusionary? absolutely. >> he has a business model. >> we're not talking about the push to give clothing to the homeless people. you can reveal your background. >> you have a relationship? >> i opened the first colorado store back when i was a youngster, and this was happening even back then. i was naive to, but they did hire pretty much
mark thompson here for cenk and jayar jackson here with the story from abercrombie and fitch fitch. >t of abercrombie and fitch that we're going to find out on this panel. but first let's hear about the things they're getting backlash for. >> that would make me never call anything from abercrombie and fitch. >> ally is the latest to weigh in on the controversy on the fact that the company does not sell women's clothes above a size ten. protesters outside of a store. bash lack on...
139
139
May 18, 2013
05/13
by
FOXNEWS
tv
eye 139
favorite 0
quote 0
abercrombie and fitch you shop in there. allowed in the dressing room. >> bill: you have a colorful life. the ceo of abercrombie and fitch says they are not going to carry extra large sizes they don't want chubby people in the store. they want people who look like they're models and things like that. now they this is not working out well for abercrombie and fitch. there is a backlash. saying it's not all about body appearance. >> this is what i say bill, it couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of people these abercrombie and fitch people are like perverts market near porn to teens and between. kindred spirits with mike bloomberg elitest. look down their nose at their overweight brothers and sisters. >> overweight brothers and sisters. >> that's right. >> bill: leading the movement now. >> ignore life's hardships and mall ladies that lead to this condition. terrible thing i'm disgusted by it. >> bill: you are appalled. >> i don't go to lane bryant looking for a moo moo in my size. >> bill: is that abercrombie and fitch-owned? >>
abercrombie and fitch you shop in there. allowed in the dressing room. >> bill: you have a colorful life. the ceo of abercrombie and fitch says they are not going to carry extra large sizes they don't want chubby people in the store. they want people who look like they're models and things like that. now they this is not working out well for abercrombie and fitch. there is a backlash. saying it's not all about body appearance. >> this is what i say bill, it couldn't happen to a...
254
254
May 9, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 254
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> plus how abercrombie and fitch keeps larger women from shopping in its stores. >>> we're seeing low clouds already developing. we'll talk about the prospects for fog and low cloud cover tomorrow. wait till you see the forecast for the weekend. i've got it for you next. ,, goodnight. thanks, olivia. thank you. so you can make a payment from your cell to almost anyone's phone or email. (speaking french) so you can express your gratitude... in the moment. [growl] we used to live with a bear. we'd always have to go everywhere with it. get in the front. we drive. it was so embarrasing that we just wanted to say, well, go away. shoo bear. but we can't really tell bears what to do. moooooommmmmm!!! then one day, it was just gone. mom! [announcer] you are how you sleep. workers at "california waste solutions" in west oakland d a human head in a pile of bris. . >>> well, a disturbing discovery at local recycling center. workers at california waste solutions in west oakland found a human head in a pile of debris. well, now, the question is where's the rest of this body. cadaver doggings s
. >>> plus how abercrombie and fitch keeps larger women from shopping in its stores. >>> we're seeing low clouds already developing. we'll talk about the prospects for fog and low cloud cover tomorrow. wait till you see the forecast for the weekend. i've got it for you next. ,, goodnight. thanks, olivia. thank you. so you can make a payment from your cell to almost anyone's phone or email. (speaking french) so you can express your gratitude... in the moment. [growl] we used to...
116
116
May 9, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 116
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> plus how abercrombie and fitch keeps larger women from shopping in its stores. >>> we're seeingow clouds already developing. we'll talk about the prospects for fog and low cloud c,,,,,, ♪ ♪ don't stop what you do ♪ i won't stop loving you ♪ because i love the things you do ♪ ♪ whatever you do, don't stop [ female announcer ] the laughing cow cheese. rich, creamy decadence, but with only 35 calories a wedge, feel free to laugh all you want. ♪ whatever you do, don't stop [ female announcer ] the laughing cow. have you laughed today? now, three more delicious flavors to love. ♪ ♪ don't stop workers at "california waste solutions" in west oakland d a human head in a pile of debris. . >>> well, a disturbing discovery at local recycling center. workers at california waste solutions in west oakland found a human head in a pile of debris. well, now, the question is where's the rest of this body. cadaver doggings spent the day sniffing through stacks of garbage. police are investigating the case as a murder and tell us the skull shows signs of foul play. they also say the victim has been
. >>> plus how abercrombie and fitch keeps larger women from shopping in its stores. >>> we're seeingow clouds already developing. we'll talk about the prospects for fog and low cloud c,,,,,, ♪ ♪ don't stop what you do ♪ i won't stop loving you ♪ because i love the things you do ♪ ♪ whatever you do, don't stop [ female announcer ] the laughing cow cheese. rich, creamy decadence, but with only 35 calories a wedge, feel free to laugh all you want. ♪ whatever you...
126
126
May 23, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 126
favorite 0
quote 0
what size protests the blogger lighting up the intent with her photo campaign against abercromie & fitch. >> the big decision on bart today on whether bart bicycle riders will spend more time riding the rails. first, though, america's money report. >> good morning, topping america's money, a mixed message from the fed. first, chairman bernanke told congress the economic stimulus will not end any time soon and then minutes away, suggested it could be scaled back next month. general motors is recalling 27,000 cadillacs made this year saying the wheels could fall off. only models with 189" wheels need immediate repair. sales of existing homes jumped in april to the highest since 2009 and five million homes were sold just last month with sales figures for new homes released later on this morning. that is america's money. have >> we will know by the end of the day if bicycles are allowed on bart. the board of directors is meeting tonight and scheduled to vote on lifting the ban on bikes during commutes. they tested a week-long pilot program allowing bicycles and the passengers said there was
what size protests the blogger lighting up the intent with her photo campaign against abercromie & fitch. >> the big decision on bart today on whether bart bicycle riders will spend more time riding the rails. first, though, america's money report. >> good morning, topping america's money, a mixed message from the fed. first, chairman bernanke told congress the economic stimulus will not end any time soon and then minutes away, suggested it could be scaled back next month....
208
208
May 17, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 208
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> abercrombie & fitch revenge .ow a california man is getting back at the clothing store for only selling to the cool kids. >> as of now, the countdown is on for labor day for the bay bridge opening. you're watching -- keep it right here as we watch the progress of the bay bridge. we'll be right back. look at 'em. living on cloud nine with that u-verse wireless receiver. you see in my day, when my mom was repainting the house, you couldn't just set up a tv in the basement. i mean, come on! nope. we could only watch tv in the rooms that had a tv outlet. yeah if we wanted to watch tv someplace else, we'd have to go to my aunt sally's. have you ever sat on a plastic covered couch? [ kids cheering ] you're missing a good game over here. those kids wouldn't have lasted one day in our shoes. [ male announcer ] add a wireless receiver. call to get u-verse tv for just $19 a month with qualifying bundles. rethink possible. targets thin, pretty people. "abercrombie & fit >>> a campaign to put abercrombie & fitch in its place
. >>> abercrombie & fitch revenge .ow a california man is getting back at the clothing store for only selling to the cool kids. >> as of now, the countdown is on for labor day for the bay bridge opening. you're watching -- keep it right here as we watch the progress of the bay bridge. we'll be right back. look at 'em. living on cloud nine with that u-verse wireless receiver. you see in my day, when my mom was repainting the house, you couldn't just set up a tv in the...
190
190
May 23, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 190
favorite 0
quote 0
if you google abercrombie and fitch advertising her images pop up among the usual suspects. baker says she hasn't heard directly from abercrombie and fitch yet and the company has not responded to our request for an interview. but shoppers in san francisco were well aware of the photo. >> you would like to see these features as ads? >> not all are thin. >> a and f, attractive and fat, absolutely. >> what a great world to be in. >> in san francisco, leslie brinkley, abc7 news. >>> up next, the new secret to smoother skin. how a happened held want can tighten everything from crows feet to neck lines. >> and wedding gowns on the cheap. the retailer that is making your wedding day a little easier on the wallet. stay with >>> when it comes to battling wrinkles, options uh bound from botox to cos met sick surgery. -- cosmetic surgery. now there is a system that is for treating loose skin. >> at age 65 veronica wants to tighten up the sagging she has noticed on her face. is sagging here. particularly under my chin. >> instead of cosmetic surgery, veronica has opted for an exter nat
if you google abercrombie and fitch advertising her images pop up among the usual suspects. baker says she hasn't heard directly from abercrombie and fitch yet and the company has not responded to our request for an interview. but shoppers in san francisco were well aware of the photo. >> you would like to see these features as ads? >> not all are thin. >> a and f, attractive and fat, absolutely. >> what a great world to be in. >> in san francisco, leslie brinkley,...
70
70
May 15, 2013
05/13
by
CNBC
tv
eye 70
favorite 0
quote 1
abercrombie & fitch up 12% year-to-date. and we do welcome you to the "closing bell." i'm bill griffeth at the new york stock exchange, where this market is taking investors on that proverbial roller coaster ride. welcome aboard. >> thank you, i'm kelly evans standing in for maria bartiromo. the stock market is firmly in focus in this final hour of trade. things have turned around, the dow about up 14 points. the s&p down a little bit weaker, up about a tenth, the nasdaq,
abercrombie & fitch up 12% year-to-date. and we do welcome you to the "closing bell." i'm bill griffeth at the new york stock exchange, where this market is taking investors on that proverbial roller coaster ride. welcome aboard. >> thank you, i'm kelly evans standing in for maria bartiromo. the stock market is firmly in focus in this final hour of trade. things have turned around, the dow about up 14 points. the s&p down a little bit weaker, up about a tenth, the nasdaq,
110
110
May 23, 2013
05/13
by
WUSA
tv
eye 110
favorite 0
quote 0
but it seems abercrombie and fitch cannot catch a break. new problem has cropped up for the company. a federal judge in denver is considering an injunction after ruling several stores are unfriendly to the disald. they're potentially difficult for customers in wheelchairs to navigate. a lawsuit also alleges the sales countertops are too high. they can't catch a break. >> i saw an ad on the web yesterday. it was abercrombie and fat and it was a hot guy and on top of him a beautiful but plus size woman scantily clad. >> it's a new viral campaign. >> i haven't seen that yet. >> from a female blogger. she's basically recreated what the abercrombie ads would look like if they had women larger than a size 10. >> it was a beautiful looking ad. >> thanks, jess. >>> today in washington, the president is scheduled to talk at the white house and about his terrorism policy. >> but his address comes a day after new revelations about how many americans have been killed in drone attacks. that story >>> welcome back. 5:39 on this sticky thursday morning. i
but it seems abercrombie and fitch cannot catch a break. new problem has cropped up for the company. a federal judge in denver is considering an injunction after ruling several stores are unfriendly to the disald. they're potentially difficult for customers in wheelchairs to navigate. a lawsuit also alleges the sales countertops are too high. they can't catch a break. >> i saw an ad on the web yesterday. it was abercrombie and fat and it was a hot guy and on top of him a beautiful but...
83
83
May 16, 2013
05/13
by
FBC
tv
eye 83
favorite 0
quote 0
i have no remorse for what i've done to abercrombie & fitch.g at comments online. i'm not accusing you anything. i think you're a very clever person and i think comments were over the top. it was a very interesting way to pick up on it and go make a film. i'm asking you to respond to your critics? >> yeah, no, like i said, i think this draws attention to abercrombie & fitch's horrible policies and, i hope that it draws some attention to the problem of homelessness, and just it gets people talking and it makes people sort of question their presumptions. you know abercrombie & fitch has a very large marketing budget and they're able to put these ideas in the minds of impressionable children and think if they can't wear abercrombie they're not good enough. melissa: yeah. >> and that is not true. the worst part of it --. melissa: it is the anti-"glee" message. they show people out there with the perfect bodies and make you feel like if you don't look like this, that you don't belong. he goes ahead and says almost exactly that. it is really astoundi
i have no remorse for what i've done to abercrombie & fitch.g at comments online. i'm not accusing you anything. i think you're a very clever person and i think comments were over the top. it was a very interesting way to pick up on it and go make a film. i'm asking you to respond to your critics? >> yeah, no, like i said, i think this draws attention to abercrombie & fitch's horrible policies and, i hope that it draws some attention to the problem of homelessness, and just it...
270
270
May 16, 2013
05/13
by
CNNW
tv
eye 270
favorite 0
quote 0
and a new piece called fitch the homeless. >> abercrombie & fitch only wants a certain kin of personan. i traveled to a los angeles good will, where i scoured the racks for abercrombie & fitch clothing. my expedition, a huge success. >> creator greg carper with us now. explain to us why you have made this video, which is now wildly successful. >> like a lot of people, i was very upset by the ceo's comments that resurfaced into our collective consciousness last week and i wanted to do something to show him and other people that this wasn't acceptable. >> we're showing a picture. what was his message? his message was there is a clie clientele for abercrombie & fitch. a target market and that irritated you? >> he didn't just say there was a target market, he said that certain people can't ever belong and that sort of message of exclusion is a horrible thing for a giant, massive retailer of clothing for teens and young adults. >> you clearly struck a chord. your video has 4.2 million hits. do you ever think you would get that kind of success so quickly? >> no. absolutely not. the last vi
and a new piece called fitch the homeless. >> abercrombie & fitch only wants a certain kin of personan. i traveled to a los angeles good will, where i scoured the racks for abercrombie & fitch clothing. my expedition, a huge success. >> creator greg carper with us now. explain to us why you have made this video, which is now wildly successful. >> like a lot of people, i was very upset by the ceo's comments that resurfaced into our collective consciousness last week and...
189
189
May 24, 2013
05/13
by
FBC
tv
eye 189
favorite 0
quote 0
let's go to abercrombie and fitch. these are ads.me out and said all i want is ten people wearing my clothes and working in my store. turns out, abercrombie has just terrible earnings. the stock is down. nicole: i am not sure you can show all of those shots on tv. it is one of those do not hate me because i am beautiful ads. they are running a business and much like aeropostale and american eagle outfitters, abercrombie has come in with a week first quarter. much like sears. much like target. all of these retailers are coming out with numbers that are a lot weaker than most folks had hoped. stuart: i would defend the man's right to define his clientele and who he wants working in his store and who he wants to sell close to. nicole: i completely agree with you. sex sells. if you want to move product -- charles: trying to get more and more and more and more and more and more and more and more customers. more of them are coming down. it is a dumb business model to this more than half of the people out there that could be potential clien
let's go to abercrombie and fitch. these are ads.me out and said all i want is ten people wearing my clothes and working in my store. turns out, abercrombie has just terrible earnings. the stock is down. nicole: i am not sure you can show all of those shots on tv. it is one of those do not hate me because i am beautiful ads. they are running a business and much like aeropostale and american eagle outfitters, abercrombie has come in with a week first quarter. much like sears. much like target....
342
342
May 10, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 342
favorite 0
quote 0
a spokesperson for abercrombie & fitch declined to comment.n a 2006 interview, ceo jefferies told "salon" magazine, we go after the attractive all american kid. a lot of people don't belong in our clothes. and they can't belong. are we exclusionary? absolutely. >> he is a brilliant visionary. and he really crystallized this core consumer he was going after. >> reporter: lewis says it is a model that may not fit the future. plus sized shoppers now make up 67% of consumers. >> i think young people today want cool, but it is how they define it for themselves. >> reporter: from dove's real beauty campaign highlighting real women to h & m inclusion of plus size swimsuit model jenny runk, many are embracing it. and making clothes accessible. rival retailers h&m and american eagle both carry sizes 16 and 18, the largest at abercrombie & fit fitch, a 10. rebecca jarvis, abc news, new york. >> tough one. >> it is. it really depends on how you look at the argument. you bring up a fair point. >> i don't mean to be insensitive. does victoria's secret disc
a spokesperson for abercrombie & fitch declined to comment.n a 2006 interview, ceo jefferies told "salon" magazine, we go after the attractive all american kid. a lot of people don't belong in our clothes. and they can't belong. are we exclusionary? absolutely. >> he is a brilliant visionary. and he really crystallized this core consumer he was going after. >> reporter: lewis says it is a model that may not fit the future. plus sized shoppers now make up 67% of...
92
92
May 18, 2013
05/13
by
FOXNEWSW
tv
eye 92
favorite 0
quote 0
and should you have to look like this to shop at amber krom bee and fitch.he ceo under fire for wanting to only sell to cool kids. [ male announcer ] hunt...farm...or trail... polaris has what you want. legendary atvs.. led by the powerful sportsman 850 ho. value-minded side-by-sides... featuring the new ranger 800 midsize. and full-size workhorses including the all-new, class-leading, 60-horsepower, ranger xp 900. polaris. hardest working, smoothest riding. huge rebates d low financing are available right now during the polaris xp sales event. and you'll dump your old duster. but don't worry, he'll find meone else. ♪ who's that lady? ♪ who's thalady? ♪ sexy la ♪ who's that lady? [ female announcer ] swiffer 360 duster extender cleans high and low, with thick all around fibers that attract and lock up to two times more dust than a feather duster. swiffer gives cleaning a whole new meaning. and now swiffer dusters refills are available with the fresh scent of gain. that work the way you wish they would. like a front-end loader you can detach from your seat? o
and should you have to look like this to shop at amber krom bee and fitch.he ceo under fire for wanting to only sell to cool kids. [ male announcer ] hunt...farm...or trail... polaris has what you want. legendary atvs.. led by the powerful sportsman 850 ho. value-minded side-by-sides... featuring the new ranger 800 midsize. and full-size workhorses including the all-new, class-leading, 60-horsepower, ranger xp 900. polaris. hardest working, smoothest riding. huge rebates d low financing are...
253
253
May 25, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 253
favorite 0
quote 0
but that doesn't mean that fat people can't wear abercrombie & fitch clothes. i'm here to show you exactly how you can do it. step one, walk into your local abercrombie & fitch. excuse me, where are the men's shirts? no, they're not for me. step two, assemblage. take your shirts and lay them out. then you want to cut the shirts up the center length-wise. now you want to line up the fabric. and then use your double-stick tape to secure the seams. lastly you want to staple the collar and the sides securely. there you have it. i am now rocking an abercrombie crombie crombie and fitch. your clothes are so stylish. they're fantastic. i'm going to wear this shirt everywhere. i look amazing. i look amazing. up, up, up. oh! >> jimmy: thank you, jim. we're going to take a break. when we come back, we have created the most adorable reality dating show ever. it is called "the baby bachelor" and we're world premiering it tonight. plus chris prime, connie britain and music from dawes tonight. don't go anywhere. i've gotta have that badonkadonk butt. oh and a side of back fa
but that doesn't mean that fat people can't wear abercrombie & fitch clothes. i'm here to show you exactly how you can do it. step one, walk into your local abercrombie & fitch. excuse me, where are the men's shirts? no, they're not for me. step two, assemblage. take your shirts and lay them out. then you want to cut the shirts up the center length-wise. now you want to line up the fabric. and then use your double-stick tape to secure the seams. lastly you want to staple the collar and...
348
348
May 17, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 348
favorite 0
quote 0
there's a lot of scorn lately towards abercrombie & fitch. i would sooner chop off one of my feet than wear their clothes, but they don't carry sizes bigger than large because they don't want overweight people wearing their clothes. there's an interview from 2006 that for whatever reason just went viral with the ceo of abercrombie. he says he only wants good looking people in his stores because they market to other good looking people. one very perturbed gentleman in particular is going something about it. >> yes, i'm plus sized. the ceo says he does not make clothes for fat people. but that doesn't mean that fat people can't wear abercrombie & fitch clothes. i'm here to show you exactly how you can do it. step one, walk into your local abercrombie & fitch. where are the mens shirts? no, they're not for me. step two, assemblage. take your shirts out. then none of this would have happened without the ceo of abercrombie & fitch. your clothes are so stylish. they're fantastic. i'm going to wear this shirt everywhere. i look amazing. i look amazi
there's a lot of scorn lately towards abercrombie & fitch. i would sooner chop off one of my feet than wear their clothes, but they don't carry sizes bigger than large because they don't want overweight people wearing their clothes. there's an interview from 2006 that for whatever reason just went viral with the ceo of abercrombie. he says he only wants good looking people in his stores because they market to other good looking people. one very perturbed gentleman in particular is going...
166
166
May 23, 2013
05/13
by
KOFY
tv
eye 166
favorite 0
quote 0
if you google abercrombie and fitch advertising heimages pop up among the usual suspects. baker says she hasn't heard directly from abercrombie and fitcyet and the company has not responded to our request for interview. but shoppers in san francisco were well aware of the poto. >> you would like to see these features as ads? >> not all are thin. >> a and f, attractive and fat, absolutely. >> what a great world to be in. in san francisco, leslie brinkley, abc7 news. >>> up next, the new secret to smoother sn. how a happened held want can tighten everything fromrows feet to neck lines. >>nd wedding gowns on the cheap. the retailer that is making the retailer that is making your wedding day a little ♪ ♪ the retailer that is making yso you can make easy, no-fee reloads with cash and checks... and know you're not on your own. so you can get the reloadable card that keeps up with you. chase liquid. so you can. wrinkles, options uh bound from botox to cos met sick surgery. -- cosmetic surgery. now there is a system thats for treating loose skin. >> at age 65 veronica wants to tig
if you google abercrombie and fitch advertising heimages pop up among the usual suspects. baker says she hasn't heard directly from abercrombie and fitcyet and the company has not responded to our request for interview. but shoppers in san francisco were well aware of the poto. >> you would like to see these features as ads? >> not all are thin. >> a and f, attractive and fat, absolutely. >> what a great world to be in. in san francisco, leslie brinkley, abc7 news....
424
424
tv
eye 424
favorite 0
quote 1
and abercrombie & fitch is on the hot seat this morning.othes only for the thin. rebecca jarvis with the story. >> reporter: this is a company making almost $5 billion a year in sales but doing it by deliberately leaving out a significant part of the population and the ceo says it's all by design. ♪ at your nearest abercrombie & fitch you can find shirtless salesmen in the latest distressed denim but if you're looking for a women's extra large blouse you're out of luck. the trendy retailer ceo doesn't want your business. >> it's been very, very successful. he doesn't want anybody in the store that doesn't fit that cool, young and sexy definition. >> reporter: robin lewis is co-author of "the new rules of retail" all part of mike jeffrey's master plan to cultivate what he considers cool. we visited the abercrombie flagship store to see if we could find something for the average woman, a size 14 in the u.s. but after scanning multiple shelves and racks, we found mostly double zeros and extra smalls and a couple of large p tops and size 10 pan
and abercrombie & fitch is on the hot seat this morning.othes only for the thin. rebecca jarvis with the story. >> reporter: this is a company making almost $5 billion a year in sales but doing it by deliberately leaving out a significant part of the population and the ceo says it's all by design. ♪ at your nearest abercrombie & fitch you can find shirtless salesmen in the latest distressed denim but if you're looking for a women's extra large blouse you're out of luck. the...
137
137
May 23, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 137
favorite 0
quote 0
if you google abercrombie and fitch advertising her images pop up among the usual suspects. baker says she hasn't heard directly from abercrombie and fithe company has not responded to our request for an interview. but shoppers in san francisco were well aware of the photo. >> you would like to see these features as ads? >> not all are thin. >> a and f, attractive and fat, absolutely. >> what a great world to be in. >> in san francisco, leslie brinkley, abc7 news. >>> up next, new secret to smoother skin. how a happened held want can tighten everything from crows feet to neck lines. >> and wedding gowns on the cheap. the retailer that is making your wedding day a little easier on t >>> when it comes to battling wrinkles, options uh bound from botox to cos met sick surgery. -- cosmetic surgery. now there is a system that is for treating loose skin. >> at age 65 veronica wants to tighten up the sagging she has noticed on her face. >> there is sagging here. std of cosmeticder my chin. surgery, veronica has opted for an exter national treatment that uses heat to stimulate collag
if you google abercrombie and fitch advertising her images pop up among the usual suspects. baker says she hasn't heard directly from abercrombie and fithe company has not responded to our request for an interview. but shoppers in san francisco were well aware of the photo. >> you would like to see these features as ads? >> not all are thin. >> a and f, attractive and fat, absolutely. >> what a great world to be in. >> in san francisco, leslie brinkley, abc7 news....
121
121
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> let's move on to abercrombie & fitch.k in the news and standing his ground, why the company doesn't sell extra large clothes or employ so-called unattractive people. the question, does a ceo have a right to pick his or her clientele, i believe it's called in america, we'll deal with that in america. clientele. stop laughing at me, i've been here 40 years. facebook is in talks to acquire israeli mobile satellite navigation start-up waze, w-a-z-e. facebook is dead flat. strong sales of single serve coffee boosting green mountain profits, that's a day trader stock and you hit the jackpot, boys, it's up $10 at 69. that's had a charles stock, by the way. disappointing sales at the date a center rap space, 22% down, $11 off. health concerns cut into monster beverage sales and maybe they're going off caffeine and it's down 7% now. groupon takes on more money than expected. 14%. big moves today. a disappointing forecast from activision which makes the popular "call of duty" video game. it's down 5%. another big move. and let's mo
. >> let's move on to abercrombie & fitch.k in the news and standing his ground, why the company doesn't sell extra large clothes or employ so-called unattractive people. the question, does a ceo have a right to pick his or her clientele, i believe it's called in america, we'll deal with that in america. clientele. stop laughing at me, i've been here 40 years. facebook is in talks to acquire israeli mobile satellite navigation start-up waze, w-a-z-e. facebook is dead flat. strong...
42
42
May 8, 2013
05/13
by
CNBC
tv
eye 42
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> and abercrombie & fitch says no fat kids allowed? really? does it even matter? all of that coming up. ♪ ♪ here we are, me and you ♪ on the road ♪ and we know that it goes on and on ♪ [ female announcer ] you're the boss of your life. in charge of making memories and keeping promises. ask your financial professional how lincoln financial can help you take charge of your future. ♪ ♪ oh, oh, all the way ♪ oh, oh >> for the first time ever you will be able to use your tsa pre-check for international flights. on airlines like alaska and u.s. air ways would be allowed to zip through security. it's fantastic when it works. sometimes they say get in line. >> is that spectacular? >> a technical glitch or keep you honest? >> you can't always zip through. >> you can't get a big head. >> too late for me. >> tesla ready to report after the bell. >> so among the things that people are going to be looking for, we will get to that they want to be at 25% by the end of this year. what's happened with model s cancellations this water? that will tell us a lot about what we can expe
. >> and abercrombie & fitch says no fat kids allowed? really? does it even matter? all of that coming up. ♪ ♪ here we are, me and you ♪ on the road ♪ and we know that it goes on and on ♪ [ female announcer ] you're the boss of your life. in charge of making memories and keeping promises. ask your financial professional how lincoln financial can help you take charge of your future. ♪ ♪ oh, oh, all the way ♪ oh, oh >> for the first time ever you will be able to...
34
34
tv
eye 34
favorite 0
quote 0
well abercrombie and fitch used to be the brand for teens now the clothing company's c.e.o. has gotten himself into quite a tight situation c.e.o. michael jeffery said that he does carefully brand management because quote it's almost everything that's why we hire good looking people in our stores because good looking people attract other good looking people and we want to market to cool good looking people we don't want to market to anyone other than that this exclusive form of brand management has led abercrombie and fitch to go to extreme measures like not caring certain women's clothing sizes such as extra large and jeffries has even said he would rather burn it damaged abercrombie and fitch clothing than donate them to the homeless so filmmaker greg kapur actually decided to give the abercrombie brand a new make over take a look. headed to east los angeles also known as. the location of one of the largest populations of homeless people in america it was time to do some. people were reluctant to accept because perhaps they were afraid of being perceived as narcissistic da
well abercrombie and fitch used to be the brand for teens now the clothing company's c.e.o. has gotten himself into quite a tight situation c.e.o. michael jeffery said that he does carefully brand management because quote it's almost everything that's why we hire good looking people in our stores because good looking people attract other good looking people and we want to market to cool good looking people we don't want to market to anyone other than that this exclusive form of brand management...
73
73
May 9, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 73
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> reporter: the ad is suggestive but we're hearing it from abercrombie & fitch. they don't want larger women wearing their clothes so they don't even stock sizes larger that 10. >> i think that's short side and unethical. >> reporter: in a new book mike jeffries is quoted in a 2006 interview says they market only to skinny beautiful people. he said candidly we go after the cool kids. we go after the attractive all american kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends. a lot of people don't belong in our clothes and they can't belong. are we exclusion nary? absolutely. some shoppers say they are disgusted. >> it's discriminating against us. it's like racism against bigger people. i don't like it. >> reporter: does that stop you from shopping at abercrombie & fitch? >> no. they have to make their money and they will do what they do regardless. >> reporter: but this person supports boycotting the retail. she is on the advisory board of the national association to advance fat acceptance. >> it's a horrible message of bigotry, intolerance and saying -- in my opinion
. >> reporter: the ad is suggestive but we're hearing it from abercrombie & fitch. they don't want larger women wearing their clothes so they don't even stock sizes larger that 10. >> i think that's short side and unethical. >> reporter: in a new book mike jeffries is quoted in a 2006 interview says they market only to skinny beautiful people. he said candidly we go after the cool kids. we go after the attractive all american kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends....
138
138
May 19, 2013
05/13
by
FBC
tv
eye 138
favorite 0
quote 0
ambercrombie and fitch ceo mike jeffrey regrets the comment he made to offend anybody. he is not apologizing it. that comment went viral again and so are the protest. what did he say. "in every school there is cool kids and popular kids and not so cool kids. candidly we go after the cool kids a lot of people don't belong nd can't belong. they lack large and extra large". and this is classic mean girl behavior, right. but everybody is assuming it is a bad thing. i don't think so. i think everybody wants to be a part of the coolclub and be part of the small group. this will boost sales for ambercrombie a among those cool kids. >> morgan, what do you think will this exclusively good for the company in >> it is a bad marketing. the company is biting off their nose to spite their face. one of the underserved market system plus si females and we are seeing their competiters and lucky brands and kardashians and the exclusive have running out larger sizes to accommodate plus- side females. nmike, there is some successful compaes that base success on exclusivy. lock atative no.
ambercrombie and fitch ceo mike jeffrey regrets the comment he made to offend anybody. he is not apologizing it. that comment went viral again and so are the protest. what did he say. "in every school there is cool kids and popular kids and not so cool kids. candidly we go after the cool kids a lot of people don't belong nd can't belong. they lack large and extra large". and this is classic mean girl behavior, right. but everybody is assuming it is a bad thing. i don't think so. i...
1,550
1.6K
May 15, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 1,550
favorite 0
quote 1
. >>> the backlash against abercrombie & fitch reaches a fever pitch. a new movement growing now to give the clothes to the homeless as kirstie alley rails over their thin customers only policy overnight. >>> breaking new details on angelina jolie revealing she's set for even more life-saving surgery after her double mastectomy. her doctor outlining every step this morning as brad pitt speaks out now about her courageous decision. >>> and good morning, everyone. robin off today. great to have amy robach here and another explosive story developing right now, that american official thrown out of russia accused of being a spy. you see him right there and the u.s. ambassador, michael mcfaul summoned overnight to the russian foreign ministry walking in. >> let's look at what everyone is talking about. the wig, there it is, russia claiming it caught an american diplomat in disguise in that blond wig trying to recruit a counterintelligence officer into the cia. this real-life spy game playing out right now. >> with the world's worst wig. unbelievable. >> like
. >>> the backlash against abercrombie & fitch reaches a fever pitch. a new movement growing now to give the clothes to the homeless as kirstie alley rails over their thin customers only policy overnight. >>> breaking new details on angelina jolie revealing she's set for even more life-saving surgery after her double mastectomy. her doctor outlining every step this morning as brad pitt speaks out now about her courageous decision. >>> and good morning, everyone....
66
66
May 24, 2013
05/13
by
CNBC
tv
eye 66
favorite 0
quote 0
there is so much more to the abercrombie & fitch story than just this.ying anything except electronics? >> the teen space is taking it on the chin. some of it is self-inflicted. that's just simply getting the product wrong. and then, of course, you have abercrombie. >> i think what they have been saying about the delay being part of the problem does not ring true for me. the problem with the bad weather is that no one wants to buy all the spring inventory. there is a delay in spring inventory. isn't that a good thing? >> we're all scratching our head on the call. there is the weather. everybody is complaining about it. but abercrombie said 10 of the negative 15 comp points were due to product shortages. wait a minute. you'rele t telling me the weaths bad and then blaming it on the fact that you don't have enough? to me, this is a story where fast fashion is eating it. >> of course they are. >> mandy and stacey. the unusual weather was here. it was in the northeast. a lot of people live in the northeast. there is a big country out there. >> california. >>
there is so much more to the abercrombie & fitch story than just this.ying anything except electronics? >> the teen space is taking it on the chin. some of it is self-inflicted. that's just simply getting the product wrong. and then, of course, you have abercrombie. >> i think what they have been saying about the delay being part of the problem does not ring true for me. the problem with the bad weather is that no one wants to buy all the spring inventory. there is a delay in...
161
161
May 9, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 161
favorite 0
quote 0
abercrombie & fitch's ceo says they make clothes only for skinny and beautiful people. company doesn't want larger women wearing its clothes. so it won't stock sizes larger than 10. in fact, their ceo mike jeffries says, "candidly, we go after the cool kids. we go after the attractive all- american kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends." a lot of people don't belong in our clothes and they can't belong. are we exclusionary? absolutely." some abercrombie & fitch shoppers say they are disgusted. >> it's a horrible message to send of bigotry and intolerance. in my opinion, it really promotes the kind of bullying that i feel like we as a nation are really trying to jump on and end. >> some experts say abercrombie & fitch is going backwards. a number of other retailers are now expanding to a larger demographic. for example, forever21 now sells plus sizes. >>> the taco restaurant in orlando that was serving lion meat tacos has pulled the controversial dish from their menu. according to taco fusion's website, they say they listened to everyone and decided to no longer
abercrombie & fitch's ceo says they make clothes only for skinny and beautiful people. company doesn't want larger women wearing its clothes. so it won't stock sizes larger than 10. in fact, their ceo mike jeffries says, "candidly, we go after the cool kids. we go after the attractive all- american kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends." a lot of people don't belong in our clothes and they can't belong. are we exclusionary? absolutely." some abercrombie & fitch...
92
92
May 19, 2013
05/13
by
FBC
tv
eye 92
favorite 0
quote 0
and should you have to look like this to shop at amber krom bee and fitch. the ceo under fire for thank you orville and wilbur... neil and buzz: for teaching us that you can't create the future... by clinging to the past. and with that: yore history. instead of looking behind... delta is looking beyond. 80 thousand of us investing billions... in everything from the best experiences below... to the finest comforts above. we're not simply saluting history... we're making it. it's delicious. so now we've turned her toffee into a business. my goal was take an idea and make it happen. i'm janet long and i formed my toffee company through legalzoom. never really thought i would make money doing what i love. [ robert ] we created legalzoom to help people start their business and launch their dreams. go to legalzoom.com today and make your business dream a realality. at legalzoom.com we put the law on your side. to fly home for thehe big family reunion. you must be garth's father? hello. mother. mother! traveling is easy with the venture card because you can fly air
and should you have to look like this to shop at amber krom bee and fitch. the ceo under fire for thank you orville and wilbur... neil and buzz: for teaching us that you can't create the future... by clinging to the past. and with that: yore history. instead of looking behind... delta is looking beyond. 80 thousand of us investing billions... in everything from the best experiences below... to the finest comforts above. we're not simply saluting history... we're making it. it's delicious. so...
184
184
May 23, 2013
05/13
by
FOXNEWSW
tv
eye 184
favorite 0
quote 0
>> abercrombie and fitch ask you never be seen in clothes. how does it make you feel? >> it wasn't enough that abercrombie is attacking me? i willower another answer bach and say that i for one would never wear ab abercrombie and fitch's clothes. i would rather look like chef chee -- chevy chase. i want to live in a world where 99 problems have a team. >> this is the first time i -- i like that one. >> have i to go. i actually have to -- no, kidding. i don't like the store because i hate their advertising and hate walking by there because i feel fat. i hate people demanding things by on-line petition. it is easy to sign an on-line petition and not really care. i don't like them. >> it is a paw session. why is it any less effective? it doesn't make sense. >> it is easier. you have to go outside. if you actually don't like the place don't shop there. that's really what it is. >> keep your dollars. this was brought up by a man with eating issues. >> look, man, i have issues. i have issues with you. but i thought about it. i could get 80,000 people and mccurio is dead. >>
>> abercrombie and fitch ask you never be seen in clothes. how does it make you feel? >> it wasn't enough that abercrombie is attacking me? i willower another answer bach and say that i for one would never wear ab abercrombie and fitch's clothes. i would rather look like chef chee -- chevy chase. i want to live in a world where 99 problems have a team. >> this is the first time i -- i like that one. >> have i to go. i actually have to -- no, kidding. i don't like the...
203
203
May 17, 2013
05/13
by
KNTV
tv
eye 203
favorite 0
quote 0
i don't know how many. >> four million hits. >> here it is. >> handing out abercrombie and fitch. shirts to -- to a lot of needy people. >> do they know how chic and hip it's supposed to be? do they care? >> no. but i think he's making his point big-time. >> like do you want -- and they're asking people in the video for folks who have mistakenly purchased abercrombie and fitch attire to give it away, to homeless people. >> that's what he says. >> so this has legs? >> yes. >> well, well. people don't like elitism. they don't. they just don't like it. it's fundamentally, they know it's wrong. >> we're going to talk about plane complaints the other day. we got a lot of responses from you guys. >> you're very smart. first of all, we didn't know, according to a lot of people on facebook. if you have the middle seat, you get first dibs on both arm rests. >> you have no place to go and nothing to do. >> so the unspoken rule is, because you got stuck in the crummy middle seat, you get both arm rests. another girl got upset on the plane. she said you know the people who flip their hair ove
i don't know how many. >> four million hits. >> here it is. >> handing out abercrombie and fitch. shirts to -- to a lot of needy people. >> do they know how chic and hip it's supposed to be? do they care? >> no. but i think he's making his point big-time. >> like do you want -- and they're asking people in the video for folks who have mistakenly purchased abercrombie and fitch attire to give it away, to homeless people. >> that's what he says. >>...
149
149
May 17, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 149
favorite 0
quote 0
abercrombie & fitch only wants a certain kind of person to be wearing their clothes.is video features a guy in l.a. buying up abercrombie threads in thrift stores and doling them out to the homeless. it's picked up more than 5 million views. buying up the brand's clothes and helping out the homeless as well. >>> it was win or go home for the golden state warriors tonight. i'll take you inside an emotional locker room following game six. live from oracle when we come back. back. >>> we countdown to aaah! aaaaah! theres a guy on the window! do something, dad! aaaah! aaaah! what is happening? they're rate suckers. their bad driving makes car insurance more expensive for the rest of us. good thing there's snapshot from progressive. snap it in and get a discount based on your good driving. stop paying for rate suckers. try snapshot free at progressive.com. [ roars ] ♪ [ roars ] ♪ [ roars ] ♪ [ roars ] ♪ [ male announcer ] universal studios summer of survival. ♪ are experiencing amazing shine. quantum with new power gel delivers brilliant shine, which cascade can't do. take
abercrombie & fitch only wants a certain kind of person to be wearing their clothes.is video features a guy in l.a. buying up abercrombie threads in thrift stores and doling them out to the homeless. it's picked up more than 5 million views. buying up the brand's clothes and helping out the homeless as well. >>> it was win or go home for the golden state warriors tonight. i'll take you inside an emotional locker room following game six. live from oracle when we come back. back....
132
132
May 15, 2013
05/13
by
KNTV
tv
eye 132
favorite 0
quote 1
lee ann greg, nbc news, las vegas. >>> a filmmaker wants to give abercrombie & fitch a piece of his mind after a controversial comment by the company ceo. greg carver said he was upset by remarks from abercrombie ceo that only, quote, thin and beautiful people should wear the company's clothes. carver is searching thrift stores for abercrombie clothing and distributing it to homeless in l.a. >> a desire for revenge. how can i turn this negative urge into something that might be positive for society. >> now a youtube sensation and his hashtag fitchthehomeless. he hopes his actions will inspire others. >> accused of white collar crime, accused of trying to sell investors fake facebook stock. federal prosecutors charging the three men with wire fraud conspiracy. just last year the men offered people a chance to buy that facebook stock just as the menlo company was about to go public. prosecutors they say swindled potential investors out of about $7 million. >> tesla motors may be the wall street darling lately but not everyone is happy with the company. north carolina state senate passed a
lee ann greg, nbc news, las vegas. >>> a filmmaker wants to give abercrombie & fitch a piece of his mind after a controversial comment by the company ceo. greg carver said he was upset by remarks from abercrombie ceo that only, quote, thin and beautiful people should wear the company's clothes. carver is searching thrift stores for abercrombie clothing and distributing it to homeless in l.a. >> a desire for revenge. how can i turn this negative urge into something that might...
73
73
May 15, 2013
05/13
by
KNTV
tv
eye 73
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> a filmmaker wants to give abercrombie & fitch a piece of his mind. he said he was upset by remarks by the ceo that only thin and beauty peaceful should wear the clothes. now he's searching for thedistro the homeless. >> how can i turn this negative urge that might be positive for society. >> in the youtube sensation and twitter #fitch the homeless. >> i like that proactive. making something happen. >>> 4:50, going to the mats, what some high school students are doing to save it. >>> plus, a vice presidential note from the vice president of the united states. >>> and the look at 880 fremont. we'll show you one of the early slowdown spots and what's going on with the crash on highway 4. [ female announcer ] now get high speed internet at home on our newly expanded advanced digital network, a connection you can count on. at&t u-verse high speed internet offers more speed options, reliability and wi-fi hotspots than ever. go to our website below to get u-verse high speed internet for just $14.95 a month for 12 months with a one-year price guarantee. it's
. >>> a filmmaker wants to give abercrombie & fitch a piece of his mind. he said he was upset by remarks by the ceo that only thin and beauty peaceful should wear the clothes. now he's searching for thedistro the homeless. >> how can i turn this negative urge that might be positive for society. >> in the youtube sensation and twitter #fitch the homeless. >> i like that proactive. making something happen. >>> 4:50, going to the mats, what some high school...
86
86
May 25, 2013
05/13
by
FBC
tv
eye 86
favorite 0
quote 0
then how abercrombie and fitch then how abercrombie and fitch is pushing for the same bottom.he ocean gets warmer. the peruvian anchovy harvest suffers. it raises the price of fishmeal, ttle feed and beef. bny mellon turns insights like these into powerful investment strategies. for a university endowment. it funds a marine biologist... who studies the peruvian anchovy. invested in the world. bny mellon. if you've got it, you know how hard it can be to breathe and man, you know how that feels. pd includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. spirivis a once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that helps open my obstructed airways for a full 24 hours. you ow, spiriva helps me breathe easier. spiriva handihaler tiotropium bromide inhalation powder does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. these may worsen with spiriva. discuss all medicines u take, even eye drops. stop taking spiriva and seek immediate medical help if your breathing suddenly worsens, your throat
then how abercrombie and fitch then how abercrombie and fitch is pushing for the same bottom.he ocean gets warmer. the peruvian anchovy harvest suffers. it raises the price of fishmeal, ttle feed and beef. bny mellon turns insights like these into powerful investment strategies. for a university endowment. it funds a marine biologist... who studies the peruvian anchovy. invested in the world. bny mellon. if you've got it, you know how hard it can be to breathe and man, you know how that feels....
158
158
May 13, 2013
05/13
by
KRON
tv
eye 158
favorite 0
quote 0
abercrombie and fitch does not stock extra-large or ex exhaled sizes in women's clothing.bercrombie and fitch is the only company to refuse to provide anything that is larger than a size 10. analysts of abercrombie and fitch's besides the charge comes just after competitor eighth and m supplely reqh &m subtly releases side swimsuit collection. >> tell us what you think about this story on our kron4 facebook page. that is facebook.com/kron4. sound off and we will share your comments. >> will be right back. >> welcome back. the time is by 40 5:00 a.m.. the top stories that we are following for you this monday, may 13th. the mother of the 8 year-old leila fow ler, who was found stabbed to death and valley springs home, says that her 12 year- old son is " protective of his sister " and says of her son could never heard his sister. the boy was arrested friday and could be charged with homicide. >> we are watching gas prices rise was a get in the bay area. right now the state average is sitting at $4.40. here in san francisco we are a $4.12. prices are expected to increase over
abercrombie and fitch does not stock extra-large or ex exhaled sizes in women's clothing.bercrombie and fitch is the only company to refuse to provide anything that is larger than a size 10. analysts of abercrombie and fitch's besides the charge comes just after competitor eighth and m supplely reqh &m subtly releases side swimsuit collection. >> tell us what you think about this story on our kron4 facebook page. that is facebook.com/kron4. sound off and we will share your comments....
221
221
May 17, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 221
favorite 0
quote 0
abercrombie & fitch only wants a certain kind of person to be wearing their clothes.going to change the their brand. >> this video features a guy in l.a. buying up abercrombie threads in thrift stores and doling them out to the homeless. it's picked up more than 5 million views. buying up the brand's clothes and helping out the homeless as well. >>> it was win or go home for the golden state warriors tonight. i'll take you inside an emotional locker room following game six. live from oracle when we come back. >>> we countdown to labor day. still on. we're watching the progress of a new bay bridge. ,,,,,, hey, look! a shooting star! make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test drive! but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a jetta. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. steph curry and kla
abercrombie & fitch only wants a certain kind of person to be wearing their clothes.going to change the their brand. >> this video features a guy in l.a. buying up abercrombie threads in thrift stores and doling them out to the homeless. it's picked up more than 5 million views. buying up the brand's clothes and helping out the homeless as well. >>> it was win or go home for the golden state warriors tonight. i'll take you inside an emotional locker room following game six....
165
165
May 17, 2013
05/13
by
KTVU
tv
eye 165
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> abercrombie and fitch in the cross hairs of the new film. >>> a los angeles film maker wants to change the image of abercrombie and finch and -- abercrombie and fitch and he wants your support. >> which is ironic because he looks like this. >> greg carter has recorded himself passing out abercrombie and fitch clothe together homeless. the company openingly advertises for being for cool, good looking people. and now they ask people to give their clothing to the homeless as well. >> in froze low two suspected criminals accidentally tipped off police when one of their cell phone's pocket dialed 911 as they were breaking into a car. >> now instead of hanging up the 911 dispatcher listened to the men for 35 minutes. the dispatcher picked up clues on where they were and sent officers. police found several items that were taken from the burglarized car. both men were arrested. >>> time is 5:24. major makeover is happening in oakland fruitvale district after vandals targeted districts with graffiti. they will be out tomorrow painting over graffiti. they started the project yesterday.
. >>> abercrombie and fitch in the cross hairs of the new film. >>> a los angeles film maker wants to change the image of abercrombie and finch and -- abercrombie and fitch and he wants your support. >> which is ironic because he looks like this. >> greg carter has recorded himself passing out abercrombie and fitch clothe together homeless. the company openingly advertises for being for cool, good looking people. and now they ask people to give their clothing to...
160
160
May 23, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 160
favorite 0
quote 0
she is getting 120,000 hit as day and abercromie & fitch ads show her photos popping up. >> if you haveriven over a pothole and thought, i immediate to tell the city about this, if vallejo there is an app for that and the city has joined a website and app that lets people report nonemergency problems that include potholes, graffiti, or damaged streetlights. the app lets you publicly pinpoint what is wrong on a map so the city can respond. >> our meteorologist, mike nicco, with the accweather forecast. what is going on? >> it is quiet. we have a breeze along the peninsula and, also, at coast but everyone else is running quiet and you can see on live doppler 7 hd exactly what i am talking about and the lack of radar runs and there is more moisture in the air this morning so it looks hazy from time to time but the best chance of rain is not today, it is probably monday into tuesday. that the biggest change in the forecast. here we are looking from mount tamalpais back across san pablo bay and it is gorgeous at 2,600' and we get a few breezes and it will be sunny with temperatures below ave
she is getting 120,000 hit as day and abercromie & fitch ads show her photos popping up. >> if you haveriven over a pothole and thought, i immediate to tell the city about this, if vallejo there is an app for that and the city has joined a website and app that lets people report nonemergency problems that include potholes, graffiti, or damaged streetlights. the app lets you publicly pinpoint what is wrong on a map so the city can respond. >> our meteorologist, mike nicco, with...
250
250
May 20, 2013
05/13
by
CNBC
tv
eye 250
favorite 0
quote 1
you have that surprise upgrade coming through from fitch. now many people were suddenly going from talking about a potential greek exit of the eurozone to talking about a greek recovery that we've seen a substantial rally in greek equities, too. the currency rates, dollar/yen, flat to a little lower. you've got the bank of wars pan meeting taking place that kicks off tomorrow, a two-day meeting. and the euro/dollar, up by 0.4%. but the yen bouncing off this 4 1/2 low against the dollar in early asia trade after japan's economy minister suggested that the government is happy with the level of the currency and that further yen weakness could be harmful. the japanese government also upgraded this assessment of the economy for the first time in two months in a sign that growth is accelerating as exports and factory output pick up. but as mentioned, focus is now really turning towards monetary policy. the bank of japan, that meeting as i just said starting tomorrow, it's a two-day meeting and it could get interesting. we need to check in on the m
you have that surprise upgrade coming through from fitch. now many people were suddenly going from talking about a potential greek exit of the eurozone to talking about a greek recovery that we've seen a substantial rally in greek equities, too. the currency rates, dollar/yen, flat to a little lower. you've got the bank of wars pan meeting taking place that kicks off tomorrow, a two-day meeting. and the euro/dollar, up by 0.4%. but the yen bouncing off this 4 1/2 low against the dollar in early...
64
64
May 15, 2013
05/13
by
KNTV
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> a filmmaker wants to give abercrombie & fitch a piece of his mind after a controversial comment from the company's ceo. greg carver said he was upset with remarks about the abercrombie & fitch ceo that only thin and beautiful people should wear their clothes. carver is now scouring the stores for can the clothes and giving it out to the homeless. >> how can i turn this negative urge into something that might be positive for society. >> carver's youtube sensation and the #fitch the homeless has been retweeted thousands of times. >>> coming up in the wake of that deadly building collapse in bangladesh killing hundreds of people, retailers now teaming up to promise biggest safety. we'll let you know why the world's biggest retailer is not taking part. >>> apple is not playing ball with the justice department over e books. we'll take a look at that controversy and the price you have to pay coming up. >> announcer: you're watching "today in the bay." >>> welcome back, everyone. want to keep you updated with what's happening in the world. walmart said it will not sign a global agreeme
. >>> a filmmaker wants to give abercrombie & fitch a piece of his mind after a controversial comment from the company's ceo. greg carver said he was upset with remarks about the abercrombie & fitch ceo that only thin and beautiful people should wear their clothes. carver is now scouring the stores for can the clothes and giving it out to the homeless. >> how can i turn this negative urge into something that might be positive for society. >> carver's youtube...
915
915
May 29, 2013
05/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 915
favorite 0
quote 0
mbie & fitch over who can fit into the trendy clothes. retirement.ax, pull out the paper and what? another article that says investors could lose tens of thousands of dollars in hidden fees on their 401(k)s?! seriously? seriously. you don't believe it? search it. "401(k) hidden fees." then go to e-trade and roll over your old 401(k)s to a new e-trade retirement account. we have every type of retirement account. none of them charge annual fees and all of them offer low cost investments. why? because we're not your typical wall street firm that's why. so you keep more of your money. e-trade. less for us. more for you. we're donating more of our food to shelters in need, keeping more dogs happy, healthy, and ready to go home. ♪ pedigree. see what good food can do. ♪ and we saved a bunch using our reward points. well i'll be a monkey's uncle. and we got a hundred dollars in points from sears to use on jim's mower... hold the phone! ...and points from the grill helped pay for my dress... now you're just pulling my leg. get this, sometimes points just show
mbie & fitch over who can fit into the trendy clothes. retirement.ax, pull out the paper and what? another article that says investors could lose tens of thousands of dollars in hidden fees on their 401(k)s?! seriously? seriously. you don't believe it? search it. "401(k) hidden fees." then go to e-trade and roll over your old 401(k)s to a new e-trade retirement account. we have every type of retirement account. none of them charge annual fees and all of them offer low cost...
91
91
tv
eye 91
favorite 0
quote 0
and not too much >>> retailer abercromie & fitch is finding itself on the hot seat because the ceo refuses to sell plus-sized clothing. abc news went inside of the flagship store looking for larger sizes. size 10 was the biggest they had available. the average-sized woman in the u.s. wears size 14. one retail expert points out the ceo mike jeffries knows who he wants buying his clothing. >> very, very successful and he doesn't want anyone in the store, that doesn't fit that cool, young, sexy definition. >> in 2006 jeffries told "salon" quote we go after the attractive all-american kid. a lot of people don't belong in our clothes and they can't belong. are we exclusionary? absolutely. >> consumer reports praises tesla and linkedn celebrating 10 years. >> yes. good afternoon. i am at linkedn in mountain view. the world's largest professional network began 10 years ago in reed hoffman's living room with 25 million users it continues to evolve and helps users stay on top of news, president obama in texas urging lawmakers to approve more medical spending on technology-based education. he made t
and not too much >>> retailer abercromie & fitch is finding itself on the hot seat because the ceo refuses to sell plus-sized clothing. abc news went inside of the flagship store looking for larger sizes. size 10 was the biggest they had available. the average-sized woman in the u.s. wears size 14. one retail expert points out the ceo mike jeffries knows who he wants buying his clothing. >> very, very successful and he doesn't want anyone in the store, that doesn't fit that...
108
108
May 17, 2013
05/13
by
KPIX
tv
eye 108
favorite 0
quote 0
buying up abercrombie & fitch threads at thrift stores and doling them out to homeless people.p 5 million views. it demands others to get involved by buying clothes and helping out the homeless. >>> a big announcement is expected in sacramento today about a deal to keep the kings basketball team in their city. an anonymous source telling the "associated press" the maloof family has reached a deal to sell a controlling interest in the team to a sacramento-based group of investors. just two days ago the nba nixed the sale of the kings to another group that would have moved the team north to seattle. >>> a soldier returns from afghanistan and is surprised by his family. >> he does it in a big way at a red sox and tampa bay baseball game. will adams comes dressed in a catchers gear. his daughter was selected to throw the first pitch. she had no idea that it was dad behind the home plate. she throws, he catches, and then takes his head gear off, take a look. >> oh, wow. >> she runs over to him, gives him a big hug. look at that. >> i love these homecomings. >> that's special. >>> 5:
buying up abercrombie & fitch threads at thrift stores and doling them out to homeless people.p 5 million views. it demands others to get involved by buying clothes and helping out the homeless. >>> a big announcement is expected in sacramento today about a deal to keep the kings basketball team in their city. an anonymous source telling the "associated press" the maloof family has reached a deal to sell a controlling interest in the team to a sacramento-based group of...