Anti-counterfeiting group suspends member after outcry
- May 27, 2016 |
- Walt Williams
Coalition CEO also under fire for alleged ties to Chinese retailer, as well as using family members to help run organization A coalition formed to combat counterfeiting has suspended the membership of Chinese online retailer Alibaba after at least three members left the group in protest of allowing the company to join in the first place. Alibaba has long been criticized by U.S. businesses for selling counterfeit goods through its online outlets. So when the Washington, D.C.-based International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition recently announced it had created a new membership category to allow the retailer to join its ranks, two fashion brands—Michael Kors Holdings and Gucci… Read More