Lands' End Apologizes, Removes Feature On Gloria Steinem After Customer Complaints

DODGEVILLE, WIS. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Clothing retailer Lands' End has apologized to customers after the company featured feminist Gloria Steinem in its spring catalog and website.

Earlier this week, Lands' End removed a feature on Steinem from its website after customers complained about her support for abortion rights, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

Steinem had been interviewed by CEO Federica Marchionni as part of the company's "Legend Series.''

Lands' End also issued an apology on Wednesday to customers who were offended.

In a statement, the company said its goal was to feature people who have made a difference, and not to take a political or religious stance.

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