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AAFA Opposes California’s New Chemical Labeling Proposal

The trade group says the state's potential amendment to Prop 65 would cause more confusion than clarity.

‘Past Time for Congress to Act’ on De Minimis Reform

A congressional roundtable saw lawmakers and industry stakeholders argue on behalf of overhauling the de…

Leaked Amazon Memo Reveals California Public Policy Priorities

A confidential Community Engagement Plan revealed plans to quash labor concerns and sway legislators and…

Experts Address What ‘Huge Gap’ in AI Policy Means for Apparel Brands

President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence didn't offer much clarity for brands. Here's…

Ross Shoplifters Mug for the Camera as Cops Arrest 2 in $12,000 Jeans Theft at Kohl’s

Retailers and lawmakers gathered in Washington on Thursday to discuss the future of the Combating Organized…

Why This Garment Worker Wage Theft Case is a First for California

Besides criminal charges, two garment business owners received citations totaling $161,738.

Canada’s ‘Three-Pronged’ Labor Law Ready to ‘Name-and-shame’ Fashion Offenders

"The sand is shifting fast beneath our feet now," said William Pellerin, a partner in international trade at…

California Goes All Hands on Deck to Combat Organized Retail Crime

L.A. law enforcement and legislators are determined to contain a shoplifting free-for-all.

American Circular Textiles Coalition Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Sustainable Products, Services

The advocacy group said textiles should be included in a plan to maximize federal purchases of sustainable…

Counterfeiters ‘Prey on Our Population’, AAFA Leader Tells Senate

AAFA's Steve Lamar testified about how counterfeits did $131 billion in economic damage in 2019, and the…

New Balance Phasing Out Kangaroo Leather, Following Nike and Puma

The Boston-based shoe brand will stop using the animal skins by the end of next year.

Legislators Reintroduce SHOP SAFE Act to Curb Online Counterfeits

The bill introduces best practices for online marketplaces to prevent the sale of counterfeits.

California Governor Vetoes State Senate’s Autonomous Trucking Ban

AB316 is a Teamsters-backed bill requiring a safety operator to be present when a self-driving, 10,000-pound…

California Responsible Textile Recovery Act Seeks Path Forward Amid Lingering Questions

SB 707, which would make California textile and apparel producers responsible for fabric waste, has been…

FABRIC Act is Reintroduced in Congress

The bill aims to improve conditions for 100,000 garment workers in the U.S. while reenergizing domestic…