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Target Invests $300 Million to Raise Minimum Wages
The Minnesota mass merchant is investing in wages and benefits to attract talent in a tight job market.
Amazon Tussles With Labor Groups Ahead of Twin Unionization Votes
Amazon workers seeking to unionize in New York filed a charge with the NLRB after the arrest of outspoken…
Nike Reschedules Long Delayed Return-to-Office Date
Though most employees will be required to work at least three days in the office, an exec reportedly teased…
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New SAC Initiative Tackles Supply Chain Due Diligence
The initiative is being launched in collaboration with the Apparel Impact Institute, ZDHC and the Social…
Canada Goose Channels Inuit Craftsmanship
Canada Goose's new outerwear collection shines a spotlight on Inuit women's design expertise and…
Fashion Advocates Believe ‘Fashion Act’ Lacks Key Elements
ThredUp, Intersectional Environmentalist, Fashion Revolution and more pen support for New York's "Fashion…
Looking Ahead, Plenty to Worry About at the Ports
Ocean schedule reliability across global trade lanes hit a low of 32 percent to close 2021, well short of the…
REI Workers ‘Fed Up,’ Seeking Union Recognition
Employee organizers at REI SoHo are seeking labor union status, joining Canada Goose, Amazon and other retail…
Will Nike’s Brain Drain Show Up at Retail?
A "talent drain" at Nike could find its fingerprints on store shelves by the end of the year, a former…
XPO Logistics Drivers File to Unionize in Southern California
The move involves roughly 250 independent contractors in Commerce and San Diego.
Everstream: 5 Supply Chain Risks to Know for 2022
Though Covid-19 continues to shadow supply chains, the pandemic's impact has "shifted," Everstream CEO Julie…
Beijing Olympics Merchandise May Be Tainted, Coalition Says
Anta Sports is an official supplier to the Olympics and the domestic company has doubled down on using…
Nike, Puma, Under Armour ‘Too Optimistic’ About Vietnam Comeback?
Analysts with BofA Securities believe sportswear companies need to rein in their expectations for Vietnam's…
Shein Says It Will ‘Launch a Targeted Investigation’ Following Latest Allegations of Exploitative Working Conditions
Shein was responding to findings from a Public Eye report. A timeline of the company's success and scrutiny…
U.S. and Japan Form Partnership on Trade
The initial areas of cooperation will include issues such as third-country concerns and labor and…