A&F Needs to Clean Up Its Act

The storm surrounding the teen-apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) was kicked up a notch after 60 Minutes last month reported that the merchant is being accused of racial discrimination in its hiring practices of retail sales clerks, preferring whites over ethnic minorities.

A&F officials refused to be interviewed on camera for the 60 Minutes spot, saying they couldn’t comment on the alleged discrimination since they’re currently in litigation. Of course, over the years other companies being sued have appeared on 60 Minutes, lawyers in tow. But I guess A&F wanted to — uncharacteristically — play it safe this one time.