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Does the US Need an Eco-Impact Label for Clothing?
A bipartisan bill that was introduced over the summer wants to help consumers make more informed choices…
Sustainable Synergy: LA Leads Textile’s Green Transition
The California city acts as a connector, fostering collaboration between industries for a greener future in…
Newsom Signs Bill Revising Climate Disclosure Legislation
The California governor has signed SB 219, which revises certain elements and deadlines in the Climate…
California Governor Signs Off on Plastic Bag Ban
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into a law a ban on plastic bags offered at grocery stores and other retail…
US Lawmakers Seek Enhancements to USCMA to Stop Uyghur Forced Labor
Among the suggestions is that Canada and Mexico consider UFLPA-type laws of their own.
California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Touts Surge of Arrests in August
California's ORCTF is on track to surpass its total enforcement numbers from 2023 following arrests and…
Gen Z Claims Mental Health Clashes With Fast Fashion
Secondhand seller Garson & Shaw calls out Gen Z's hypocrisy while imploring legislators to invest in…
White House Takes Executive Action Against Deluge of De Minimis Shipments
Following months of escalating pleas from lawmakers and industry groups, the administration has announced a…
A Fashion ‘Zombie’ is Stalking New York City. Here’s Why.
It's part of a broader campaign by The Or Foundation to draw attention to the problem of clothing…
House Lawmakers Implore President Biden to Close the De Minimis Loophole
In the absence of a legislative solution, a majority of House Democrats have asked the Commander in Chief to…
The U.S., UK and EU Signed an AI Treaty. What Does That Mean for Retail?
Retailers may need to add further compliance mechanisms to ensure they're inside the guidelines set forth by…
Historic California Textile EPR Passes in State Legislature
SB 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has cleared both houses of the State Legislature and is…
Sacramento Police Nab Nearly 400 Thieves in Operation ‘Hot August Nights’
A five-day sting-operation that spanned 15 retail locations yielded $22,000 in recovered stolen merchandise…
California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Retail Theft Bills Into Law
Flanked by more than a dozen state and local officials, Governor Gavin Newsom ratified a historic retail…
White House Hits Back at Corporate ‘Tricks and Scams’ With Pro-Shopper ‘Time is Money’ Initiative
The new Biden-Harris initiative takes on fake reviews, suspicious subscriptions and the dreaded customer…