legislation
California Crime Bill Takes Aim at Rampant Shoplifting
The passage of AB23 would lower the threshold for retail crimes punished as felonies to $400.
Policy Primer: What Lies in the Balance?
Current and pending legislation stands to influence the sector's sourcing strategies in the new year.
$858B Defense Spending Bill to Boost US Textile Makers, NCTO Says
The National Defense Authorization Act contains a provision bolstering government procurement of domestically…
Amazon Overhaul Settles 2-Year EU Antitrust Probe
The e-commerce giant will avoid paying a hefty fine by making several critical changes instead.
NRF Crime Czar: ‘People Believe it’s OK to Steal’
David Johnston says cutting off the spigot to easy online sales is key to getting a handle on America's…
New Customs Regulations Impacting Brokers Take Effect This Month
It's time to "get into the 21st century," one customs expert told Sourcing Journal.
AAFA Presses AGOA Renewal as ‘Urgent Priority’ at US-Africa Leaders Summit
The Biden administration will host leaders from African nations in Washington to discuss trade relations.
Fair Tariff Act Backers Say Importers Need ‘Certainty’
The Senate introduced legislation that would exempt U.S. importers from duties on goods already in transit.
Spandex Gets AAFA Hot Around the Collar
At issue is whether or not spandex should be exempt from CPSC flammability testing requirements.
Shein Brings in Power-Broker Big Guns
Two high-powered lobbying firms will be working with the e-tailer on "legislative and regulatory issues…
Streetwear Store Robbery Highlights Main Street’s ‘Smash-and-Grab’ Problem
Apparel and sneaker seller High Rollers Denim was one of three Detroit businesses hit in 48 hours.
Blindsided by Tariffs? Not if This Bipartisan Bill Goes Through
"Our tariff policy has run amok over the past few years and this is a welcome step in the right direction,"…
NRF Backs Credit Card Legislation Amid Skyrocketing Swipe Fees
Two bills aim to curb Visa and Mastercard's "duopoly" by requiring credit cards to be processed over at least…
$700 Million Might Be Coming for Tariff-Hit Importers
The proposed Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) "Refund-Only" Bill could put money back in importers'…
$800K Nike Theft Part of Retail’s $94.5 Billion Shrink Struggle
The crime illustrates the mounting problem merchants face as they struggle to secure their goods and protect…