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California Law Enforcement Recovered $8M in Stolen Merchandise in Retail Crime Crackdown
State and local law enforcement groups have conducted more than 400 investigations throughout 2025.
European Commission Seeks Input on Circular Economy Act
The proposed legislation aims to make at least 24 percent of the region's materials circular by 2030.
Here’s How an Intellectual Property-Focused AI Bill Could Affect Brands and Retailers
Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) want to prevent Big Tech from using copyrighted…
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American Eagle Outfitters, Home Depot Speak in Support of Federal Retail Crime Prevention Bill
Trade groups and companies alike have started to speak in favor of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act…
Reintroduced Bill Would Shift CBP’s Operational Costs Away from Ports
Trade groups said Customs and Border Protection's habit of charging ports for equipment and space could be…
Defense Spending Bill Boosts US Producers of Military Shoes and Gear
The National Defense Authorization Act, which passed in committee on Tuesday, will include the BOOTS Act and…
French Watchdog Fines Shein for Failing to Disclose Microplastics in Its Products
The country's AGEC law requires companies to alert consumers to the possibility of plastic microfiber release…
What Textile-to-Textile Recyclers Want From EU Legislation
In its first position paper, the T2T Alliance outlines policies that will help the textile-to-textile…
‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Set to End De Minimis Exception
The bill's passage on Thursday ushered in the end of the duty-free trade exception for shipments from across…
Bipartisan BOOTs Act, Introduced in Senate, Aims to Boost US Footwear Production
The legislation, which was introduced by a bipartisan, bicameral collective of lawmakers last week, would…
Trump Administration Unveils Trucking Reforms Targeting Parking, Red Tape and Cargo Theft
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces $275 million in DOT grants and a withdrawal of speed-limiter…
EU’s Supply Chain Rules Receive ‘Another Blow’ as Member States Propose Deeper Cuts
The European Commission proposed amendments to the corporate sustainability due diligence directive are more…
DHL Express Canada Seeks ‘Anti-Scab’ Law Exemption, Citing ‘Essential’ Services
The company suspended operations nationwide Friday after it no longer could legally use replacement workers…
California Government Report Assesses a Decade of Changes in Retail Crime
A report from the Legislative Analyst's Office examined the impacts of statewide laws, and the potential…
New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act Is Live
The RWDSU-backed Retail Worker Safety Act will require retailers to develop and implement programs to…