Tara Donaldson
NRF: Consumers Will Spend $15.9 Billion This Easter
With spring finally making an appearance and Easter right around the corner, the National Retail Federation…
Textile Factories Contaminate Indonesia’s Citarum River
Hundreds of textile factories line the banks of Indonesia’s Citarum river in Java, and unchecked waste…
Target Expands Organic, Sustainable Product Offerings
In a move to meet growing consumer demand for products that promote wellness, Target has introduced “Made to M…
Sears Holdings Names Ex Dell Exec William Hutchinson to Lead Supply Chain Business Unit
Sears Holdings announced Monday that William Hutchinson, formerly vice president of global fulfillment and…
Retail Receipts Go Omnichannel with New Digital Offerings
Retailers are increasingly going the way of omnichannel offerings, upgrading their businesses to accommodate…
Demand for Antimicrobial Textiles Up, Strong Growth Expected
The demand for fibers, textiles and apparel with antimicrobial properties is expected to grow as consumers…
Sears, Kohl’s, Hanesbrands Honored by EPA for Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have honored 127 organi…
H&M, Zara Back Sustainable Sourcing Campaign
Retail’s largest brands, H&M and Inditex-owned Zara, have pledged to stop using ancient and endangered…
Glassdoor Reveals Top 10 Retail Executives for 2014
Jobs and career community Glassdoor recently released its annual report highlighting the highest rated…
Amazon Adds 1 Million New Products to its Canadian Site
Amazon has further expanded its product offerings in Canada, adding musical instruments and wireless stores…
Cole Haan Gets Slapped with FTC Notice for Pinterest Contest
Fashion brand Cole Haan’s past contest on Pinterest has elicited a notice from the Federal Trade Commission…
Coldwater Creek Prepares to File for Bankruptcy
Women’s clothing retailer Coldwater Creek is preparing to file for bankruptcy after struggling with a high…
Bangladesh Launches Factory Inspection Database in Commitment to Tripartite Plan
The Bangladesh government has launched a new web database for the Department of Inspection of Factories and…
US Meijer Opens Direct Sourcing Office in Hong Kong
American hypermarket retailer Meijer has opened its first direct sourcing office in Hong Kong in order to…
Big Brands Fail to Pay Living Wages to Garment Workers
Wage wars have weighed heavily on the global garment industry as workers consistently fight to be paid a fair…