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Industry Trade Groups Team to Form California Producer Responsibility Organization
The AAFA, NRF and CRA have come together to form a Producer Responsibility Organization to help brands…
Shein Fined $700K in California for Failing to Notify Customers of Shipping Delays
Under state law, if products can't ship within 30 days, companies must inform consumers of the expected…
SoCal 3D-Printed Footwear Innovator Receives $6M Cash Infusion to Boost Expansion
Ventura, Calif.-based Koobz will use the funding to outfit a new, 10,000-square-foot factory with hundreds of…
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California Government Report Assesses a Decade of Changes in Retail Crime
A report from the Legislative Analyst's Office examined the impacts of statewide laws, and the potential…
Port of LA Ordered by Federal Judge to Clean Up Contaminated Wastewater
The country's busiest port was accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by letting untreated water…
Families of ‘Kidnapped’ L.A. Garment Workers Arrested in ICE Raids Plead for Justice
"The only crime that he committed was trying to live a better life and trying to get ahead and work," said…
Trump Doubles Duties on Metals, Judge Dismisses California’s Tariff Lawsuit
The president signed an executive order Tuesday doubling global duties on steel and aluminum.
California Revising Plastic Packaging EPR Regulations
The state's EPA released a draft of new regulations for the plastic packaging extended producer…
California Law Enforcement and DAs Take On Retail, Cargo Thieves
The Golden State saw many property crimes decrease in 2024, but cargo theft ticked up significantly last…
Will Trump Tariffs Help or Hurt U.S. Garment Workers?
President Donald Trump touted his aggressive import levies as a way to return manufacturing to the United…
Teamsters Ask CA Legislators to Back Bill Requiring Human Operators for Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
AB 33 would require a human operator to be in autonomous delivery vehicles; Teamsters are asking legislators…
California Governor Says Efforts to Tackle Retail Crime Have Paid Off
Since the beginning of 2025, the California Highway Patrol's Organized Retail Crime Task Force has recovered…
California Governor Sues Trump Over ‘Unlawful Tariffs Wreaking Chaos’
Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the president, claiming his use…
The Or Foundation, Suay Partner to Tackle Textile Waste in Ghana, L.A.
The two organizations are teaming up after two devastating fires put into focus their shared reality of too…
California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Recovered $13.5M in Stolen Merchandise Last Year
According to Governor Gavin Newsom's office, 2024 saw record-setting recoveries and arrests related to retail…