California
Mango Moves into California with 2 New Retail Stores
The Spanish retailer is continuing its American expansion with new locations across the western and southern…
CA Governor Deploys Highway Patrol LA Amid Retail Crime Wave
The agency will have triple the resources allocated to fighting retail crime in Los Angeles.
Magpi Boutique Owner Killed By Suspect Who Made Disparaging Remarks About Rainbow Flag Outside SoCal Store
According to the Magpi website, Lauri Carleton's fashion career began in her teens, working in the family…
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California Ports Getting $1.5 Billion Upgrade
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on investments to improve the movement of goods and curb environmental impacts.
Chamber of Commerce Reacts to California Bill’s New Shoplifting Policy
The news comes as an NRF study finds that 55 percent of consumers believe retail crime has risen since the…
Adidas, Fabletics, Champion Named in New BPA Activewear Investigation
Brands including Sweaty Betty, Patagonia and Kohl's could be exposing their customers to as much as 40 times…
California, Japan Commit to Port Decarbonization
The Ports of Los Angeles, Tokyo and Yokohama are establishing zero-emissions "green shipping corridors"…
Nearly 1/3 of Surveyed CA Garment Contractors Paying Illegal Piece-Rate Wage
One garment contractor paid its workers as little as $1.58 per hour, says a report that named Nordstrom…
Lacoste Lawsuit Alleges Privacy Breaches
The legal action follows nearly identical suits against Crocs, Foot Locker and Adidas.
California Could Make Apparel Producers Liable for Textile Waste
SB 707 would force producers of apparel and textile products to help develop and implement recycling and…
Foot Locker, Bloomingdale’s Facing Same Privacy Claims as Adidas, Crocs
The companies are accused of running afoul of privacy laws, new lawsuits argue.
Period Panty PFAS Problem: Thinx Settles Class Action Lawsuit While Knix Fights Back
Thinx denied any wrongdoing in the pending PFAS lawsuit settlement while Knix filed a motion to dismiss.
California Crime Bill Takes Aim at Rampant Shoplifting
The passage of AB23 would lower the threshold for retail crimes punished as felonies to $400.
Prosecutors Explain $1.2 Million Fine on Rihanna’s Lingerie Disruptor
California's CART program targets businesses that do not reveal automatic charges 'clearly and conspicuously.'
Crocs, Adidas Named in ‘Illegal’ Spy-Game Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits argue that data gathered in typed chats with service reps are used for marketing and…