Just Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Smiggle executive misconduct dismissal
Premier Investments dismissed Smiggle chief executive John Cheston, citing serious misconduct and a serious breach of his employment terms.
2021
Fortius Funds Management sues Just Group over rent
Lawsuit filed
In April 2021, Fortius Funds Management filed a lawsuit against Just Group over rent for stores located in a shopping complex in the Sydney central business district. The claim concerned almost A$3.6 million in rent that Fortius Funds Management alleged was unpaid. The report describes the allegation made in the lawsuit; it does not state any court determination or outcome of the matter.
Fortius Funds Management sued Just Group for almost A$3.6 million in allegedly unpaid rent on stores in a Sydney CBD shopping complex. The article reports the allegation; it does not state a court determination.
Source excerpt
Fortius Funds Management is suing Mr Lew’s Just Group, which owns the Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Peter Alexander, Smiggle, Portmans and Dotti chains, for almost $3.6 million in allegedly unpaid rent on stores in a Sydney CBD shopping complex.
2015
Worker-protection criticism
The Baptist World Aid Fashion Report rated the Just Group among the weaker performers in protecting international workers.
2013
Continued sandblasting concerns
The group was reported to still be using sandblasting in denim production, extending criticism over occupational-health risks in its supply chain.
2011
Denim sandblasting criticism
Just Group was criticised for using sandblasting to create worn effects on denim. The process can generate respirable silica dust and has been associated with silicosis among garment workers.