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Attorneys General Want SEC Probe of Shein’s ‘Nefarious Practices’

The top cops of 15 states want to see independent verification that the Chinese-founded e-tail juggernaut's…

How California’s Proposed Emissions Reporting Bill Would ‘Break New Ground’

Fashion industry groups including the AAFA came out in support of a California bill that would mandate GHG…

Lululemon’s ‘Conundrum’ Casts Doubt on Forced Labor Disclosure Laws

Can CSR initiatives effectively and sufficiently safeguard at-risk workers? A new study asks these questions…

Americans for Free Trade: Clock is Ticking on China Tariff Exclusions Renewal

Made up of dozens of industry trade groups, the coalition urged the USTR to renew tariff exclusions and…

Congress Joins Nike, Puma in Bid to Ban Kangaroo Skin Sales

Lawmakers again introduced the Kangaroo Protection Act, putting Adidas, Mizuno and New Balance under pressure…

Shein’s $600K Washington Lobbying Bill, Explained

The ultra-fast-fashion phenom nearly tripled its D.C. lobbying spend last quarter as congressional leaders…

Lack of Supplier Voice Could Thwart Sustainability Legislation’s Intent

Most of the decision-making is happening in the global North, suppliers say. Yet the people most affected are…

Is Powerful Uyghur Legislation on its Way?

Two reintroduced bills aim to make companies more accountable for links to crimes against humanity in China's…

Even AI Thinks Garment Worker Conditions Are Terrible

ChatGPT refused to create fake job ads based on real-life scenarios, deeming them "too exploitative."

Who Should Be Responsible for Ending Textile Waste?

A study named lack of financial incentives and a lack of "waste ownership" among stakeholders as barriers to…

Legislation is Already Making Its Mark on Luxury

Notoriously opaque luxury brands are finally opening up, though fashion as a whole still has room for…

What the UFLPA Has to Do With the 5 Stages of Grief

One year after the law went into effect, importers and government agencies alike are grappling with the…

Why This Lawmaker Wants to Stop ‘Gusher’ of Cheap Chinese Products

Companies like Shein and Temu, said Oregon Democrat Earl Blumenauer, are unfairly benefiting from the…

Temu Hiring Compliance Experts as De Minimis Investigation Heats Up

Republican lawmakers are now asking the U.S. Postal Service to hand over its records of Chinese-originating…

New Senate Bill Takes Aim at Port Labor Disruptions

Sen. Jim Risch says maritime labor slowdowns like the ones across West Coast ports in June should be labeled…