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How These Three Companies Attack Retail’s Returns Tsunami

Optoro, Two Boxes and Sparkbox.ai all have something to offer apparel retailers looking to reverse the…

Where Were You When You Heard About Rana Plaza?

At the SJ Sustainability Summit, panelists recounted hearing about the watershed collapse and ensuing worker…

‘Regulatory Momentum’ Will Root Out Greenwashing

In lieu of clear definitions and regulations for what is "sustainable," eco-friendly companies do their best…

Why Companies React to ‘Greenwashing’ With ‘Greenhushing’

The Federal Trade Commission will meet in three weeks to review the Green Guides which regulate corporate eco…

Researchers ‘Surprised’ by Shoplifting Study Results: ‘Let’s Just Let People Walk Out with the Goods’

"Not My Circus, Not my Monkeys?" study found that one-fourth of store workers don't know their corporate…

How These Harvard Alums Tackle ‘Major Threat’ in Modern Logistics

"There is a differentiating element of urban logistics that is very hard to replicate on a national level," a…

Why J.Crew Could Settle New Class-Action Lawsuit Over Factory Outlet Pricing

Back in 2018 Ann Inc. ended up settling a similar deceptive pricing case for $6.1 million.

Levi’s Urged to Sign Pakistan Accord: ‘We Really Need Brands to Step Up’

Protestors gathered outside the Levi's flagship store in Times Square on Friday urging the denim giant to get…

How Amazon’s Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange Will ‘Stop Criminals Earlier’

The industry-wide collaboration marks the latest attempt to fight back against the $1 trillion global black…

Hemp Shoe Maker Drops Cannabis Kicks

It took six months of testing to build one prototype.

Fashion Startups with Indian Ties Raise Millions

Sourcing and manufacturing facilitator Zyod clears $3.5 million hurdle, while The Lnk hits $1 million and…

REI Blames Costly Crime Wave for Pulling Out of Portland

Things have been far from rosy for the co-op's Rose City store.

NRF Study Uncovers Latest Trends in ‘Dangerous’ Organized Retail Crime

Criminal groups are now more "brazen and violent" and are using new channels to resell stolen goods, NRF's…

‘Goodbye For Now’: Isto Explains Why it Won’t Make Women’s Fashion Anymore

The Portuguese brand focused on transparency in garment pricing reveals why it's getting out of the women's…

BMX Star Nigel Sylvester Talks Sports, Culture Ahead of Air Ship Sneaker Launch

Executives behind Burberry, Claire's turnarounds share secrets to their success at Fashion Tech Forum.