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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Marsh

‘Toxic environment’: former staff of UK fashion retailer allege culture of bullying

Missy Empire website page
The Missy Empire website says the brand is for ‘kick-ass females’. Photograph: Missy Empire

Former staff of a fast-fashion brand that boasts of empowering young women have told the Guardian they were subjected to a toxic culture of bullying, abusive and degrading comments.

The claims about Missy Empire, a Manchester-based retailer now owned by Frasers Group, were made by female employees.

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