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CBS News
16 hours ago
- CBS News
North Texas nonprofit founder suing Dillard's Fairview location following video showdown over false shoplifting allegations
Dr. Cheryl Jackson, the founder of Minnie's Food Pantry, is taking Dillard's to court over an alleged incident that happened days before the remembrance of her mother's death. A 10-page lawsuit accuses the Fairview location of Dillard's of racially profiling and defaming Jackson's character on May 5. Following the incident, she spoke exclusively with CBS News Texas. "My mother would say, 'Cheryl, your name is all you have, and you protect that with everything within you,'" Jackson said. "And she said, 'You've got my name on the top of that food pantry. You protect my name.' And I said, 'I will.' And I fought for that." Video shows North Texas nonprofit founder being falsely accused of shoplifting According to Jackson, she went to the department store two days before the anniversary of her mother's death. Jackson said she planned to exchange some items and look for her annual memorial butterflies. Dillard's, where she said she usually finds a choice, did not have anything she liked. Jackson stated in the lawsuit and on CBS News Texas that an officer working at the store and a store employee stopped her before she could leave. They accused her of shoplifting; she said. Jackson started recording video on her cellphone. By the time the 13-minute-plus video ended, the store employee and a woman who presented herself as management in the recording started apologizing to Jackson. What someone thought were butterfly earrings in her pocket turned out to be her car keys. Nonprofit founder hires attorney Jackson hired Dallas attorney Daryl Washington because she said the incident was humiliating and might tarnish her image, as customers thought she was a thief. "This is not Black vs. white. This is right vs. wrong," said Washington. According to Washington, they are seeking over $10 million for the alleged mistake. At the time of CBS News Texas' initial story, Dillard's said the following in a statement: "We have apologized to Dr. Jackson. We are looking into this matter internally and will take any appropriate action." They did not answer an inquiry about the level of shoplifting at that location. The lawsuit provided CBS News Texas with another opportunity to contact the department store franchise for a comment on the allegations. We will update this story with their response.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
babyark Accelerates Retail Expansion with Dillard's
Dillard's online customers can now shop babyark's state-of-the-art car seats, engineered for ultimate protection and peace of mind AUSTIN, Texas, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- babyark, the innovative car seat brand committed to reimagining child safety through advanced technology and design, is proud to announce its debut at Dillard's, initially online. babyark's agreement with Dillard's is a key milestone in its U.S. retail expansion, bringing its safety-focused car seats to more families through trusted and far-reaching retail partners. This latest collaboration connects babyark with parents looking for products that seamlessly blend safety, style and ease of use. "We're thrilled that loyal customers at can now purchase babyark's safe, smart, and beautiful products," said Shy Mindel, CEO and founder of babyark. "Dillard's is a trusted brand that shares our dedication to high-quality, well-designed products and a mutual desire to bring customers the latest innovations." babyark is redefining car seat safety through performance engineering, protective design, and the highest-grade materials. With a focus on both innovation and ease of use, babyark offers advanced safety systems designed to deliver exceptional protection, intuitive functionality and lasting comfort. SafeCoil™ Technology: This patented steel coil mechanism elongates upon impact to extend the seat's stopping distance. By reducing force and forward momentum during sudden stops, SafeCoil™ offers critical protection in the event of a crash. BioArk™ Side-Impact Protection: babyark's innovative, energy-absorbing side-impact protection has been part of every seat since launch and meets or exceeds the upcoming 2026 regulatory standards. babyark offers two versions of its convertible car seats - Classic and Smart - both featuring its proprietary SafeCoil™ and BioArk™ technologies. The Classic Convertible Car Seat ($790) is made from the highest-grade materials and engineered for optimal safety. The Classic comes without the digital features for families seeking straightforward safety and installation. The Smart Convertible Car Seat ($990) also features integrated sensors and mobile app connectivity to guide installation, track usage and alert caregivers if the child is left in the seat or not buckled correctly. Both seats also feature magnetic straps, easy zip on/off machine washable covers, nine recline positions, and never expire. They are suitable for use for children ages 0-6, up to 50 pounds rear facing and 65 pounds forward facing. babyark is available for purchase online at and as well as online and in store at more than 50 specialty retailers across the United States. For more information on babyark or to schedule an interview with babyark's CEO, please email samantha@ About babyark Founded by Shy Mindel, an aeronautical engineer and dad of five, babyark is a global tech brand reimagining child safety. Featuring the SafeCoil™ and BioArk™ energy-absorbing technologies, the company's innovative convertible car seats are available in the Classic (analog) and Smart (app-enabled) versions. babyark's car seats combine safety, design, and peace of mind and have been rigorously tested in more than 200 crash simulations. The award-winning company has been honored by CES, The Bump, and TIME and has been featured in Parents, Motherly, Forbes, Babylist, and more. For more information on babyark, please visit and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Media Contact: Samantha BreenOPR (for babyark)396294@ (949)290-2834 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE babyark Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Sues Wells Fargo Over Co-Branded Card Relationship
Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) has filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Company, alleging the bank repeatedly breached its now-terminated co-branded credit card partnership, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in losses for the department store chain. In a heavily redacted complaint submitted to Manhattan federal court, DDS claimed Wells Fargo became an 'unwilling and incapable partner' after entering into regulatory consent orders in 2016 and 2018, which addressed issues in the bank's practices. A technical stock market chart. Photo by Energepic from Pexels Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) said it was 'shocked' to discover in June 2024 that Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest U.S. bank, had decided to exit the co-branded card market without notifying DDS, its 'premier partner'. DDS stated it welcomed the end of the decade-long relationship but accused Wells Fargo of continued 'bad-faith conduct' during the termination process. The retailer, which operates 272 stores in 30 states and reported $593 million in net income on $6.59 billion in revenue for the year ending February 1, 2025, has since partnered with Citigroup. The bank will purchase existing Dillard's credit card accounts, with Mastercard serving as the new payment network. Wells Fargo has not commented on the lawsuit. While we acknowledge the potential of DDS to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DDS and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this READ NEXT: and Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Sues Wells Fargo Over Co-Branded Card Relationship
Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) has filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Company, alleging the bank repeatedly breached its now-terminated co-branded credit card partnership, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in losses for the department store chain. In a heavily redacted complaint submitted to Manhattan federal court, DDS claimed Wells Fargo became an 'unwilling and incapable partner' after entering into regulatory consent orders in 2016 and 2018, which addressed issues in the bank's practices. A technical stock market chart. Photo by Energepic from Pexels Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) said it was 'shocked' to discover in June 2024 that Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest U.S. bank, had decided to exit the co-branded card market without notifying DDS, its 'premier partner'. DDS stated it welcomed the end of the decade-long relationship but accused Wells Fargo of continued 'bad-faith conduct' during the termination process. The retailer, which operates 272 stores in 30 states and reported $593 million in net income on $6.59 billion in revenue for the year ending February 1, 2025, has since partnered with Citigroup. The bank will purchase existing Dillard's credit card accounts, with Mastercard serving as the new payment network. Wells Fargo has not commented on the lawsuit. While we acknowledge the potential of DDS to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DDS and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this READ NEXT: and Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Reuters
22-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Dillard's sues Wells Fargo over co-branded card relationship
May 22 (Reuters) - The department store chain Dillard's (DDS.N), opens new tab sued Wells Fargo (WFC.N), opens new tab on Thursday, saying the bank repeatedly breached a since-abandoned co-branded credit card relationship, causing the department store chain tens of millions of dollars in losses. Dillard's filed its lawsuit in Manhattan federal court, less than a year after being "shocked" to learn that the fourth-largest U.S. bank had decided to abandon the co-branded card market.
