Target apologizes for ‘manatee’ label on plus-size dress

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Shoppers at a Target store in Brooklyn say a label that listed the color of a plus-size dress as “manatee gray” was insulting.

The label for the same dress in smaller sizes described it as “dark heather gray.”

Target apologized for the label.

Michelle Ho, shopping at the store at Atlantic Terminal Mall, told the New York Post that Target was “putting down one set of people over another” with the different labels.

Spokeswoman Jessica Deede called the labeling of the Mossimo-brand “Women’s Plus-Size Kimono Maxi Dress” ”an unintentional oversight.”

She said although manatee gray was a seasonal color, Target was “fixing the discrepancy.” She said the item was removed from the company website.

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Target apologizes for ‘manatee’ label on plus-size dress | Fox News

Pay by the Pound: Samoa Air Becomes First Airline to Charge Overweight Passengers More

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Samoa Air has become the first airline to start charging customers according to how much they weigh.

The company, based in the Samoan capital Apia, is the first to bring in the controversial measure that means overweight passengers pay more for their ticket.

A statement from Samoa Air said: “We at Samoa Air are keeping airfares fair, by charging our passengers only for what they weigh.

“You are the master of your air fair, you decide how much or little your ticket will cost. No more exorbitant excess baggage fees or being charged for baggage you may not carry. Your weight plus your baggage items, is what you pay for. Simple.

“When booking online, customers are asked to enter their details, including the estimated weight of passengers and their baggage, and the fare is then calculated accordingly.

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Pay by the Pound: Samoa Air Becomes First Airline to Charge Overweight Passengers More – IBTimes UK