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The Or Foundation, Suay Partner to Tackle Textile Waste in Ghana, L.A.
The two organizations are teaming up after two devastating fires put into focus their shared reality of too…
California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Recovered $13.5M in Stolen Merchandise Last Year
According to Governor Gavin Newsom's office, 2024 saw record-setting recoveries and arrests related to retail…
White Paper Predicts Fashion Consumption to Soar by 63 Percent
The report found that an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste ends up in landfills in the United…
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California Makes History With Country’s First PFAS Ban for Apparel
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Tapestry-Owned Coach Outlet Faces Class Action for Texting Shoppers During ‘Quiet Hours’
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What You Need to Know About California’s New Retail Theft and Property Crime Laws
A number of laws addressing organized retail crime, retail theft and retailers' rights came into effect last…
California Highway Patrol Arrests 117 Suspects During ‘Operation Holiday Watch’
The statewide operation also led to the recovery of 767 items including apparel, footwear and fragrances.
California Task Force’s ‘Shoplift With A Cop’ Blitz Leads to Arrest of 37 Suspects
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California Law Enforcement Touts Black Friday Retail Crime Busts
California law enforcement groups had their hands full during the holiday shopping blowout, engaging in sting…
Some Red States Vote to Up Minimum Wages; Blue States Fail Increased Wage Proposals
Alaska and Missouri voted to increase their state minimum wages; Massachusetts, California and Arizona failed…
Resale and Recycling Providers Are Gearing Up for California’s Textile EPR
Experts from textile-to-textile recycler Everywhere and resale solutions provider Treet spoke to what brands…
CA Police Nab Suspect for Stealing $35K of Women’s Apparel From Macy’s Stores
The Citrus Heights Police Department arrested a suspect who stole women's sportswear and apparel from several…
Cascale Drops Guide to California’s Impending Climate Laws
The Higg Index owner has released analysis of the Golden State's new climate impact reporting laws.
California’s Government and Garment Worker Advocates Gear Up to Take on Trump
Governor Gavin Newsom called for an "emergency special session" to protect the state against the…