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Accessories to the act included labor shortages, engine problems, a financially squeezed customer base, and competition from basic economy fares at the big players.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Accessories chain Claire's meanwhile collapsed into administration, putting 2,150 jobs at risk.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

When the movie “Barbie” came out last year, the department urged drivers not to text with the message: “Be a Doll, Use Your Accessories at Home.”

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024

The manager of the Men’s Wear & Accessories department is a Mr. Kellerman, although I have already learned that employees under a certain age refer to him as Killer Man.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe