Following a report that a spinning mill in southern India uses child labor and subjects workers—mainly young women—to “appalling” conditions, H&M has banned suppliers from using its products.
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The Business of Bags
Briefcases aren’t just for paper anymore. We spoke to two bag suppliers to find out the top bags for working in the office or on the road.
Read MoreCPSC Approves Ban of High-powered Magnet Sets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 4-0 yesterday to ban high-powered magnet sets, like Buckyballs, which went out of business in 2012. One commissioner was not present for the vote.
Read MoreWalmart’s New Uniform Vests Are Not Made in America
Last year Walmart vowed to increase its spending by $250 billion on U.S.-made products within the next decade. This month it will mandate that all employees wear Walmart branded vests that were made in Western Asia.
Read MoreFormer Toy Importers Plead Guilty to Selling Hazardous Toys
A pair of New York men pled guilty last week to importing children’s toys that violated the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and contained copyright infringing images.
Read MoreThe Business of Bags
Briefcases aren’t just for paper anymore. We spoke to two bag suppliers to find out the top bags for working in the office or on the road.
Read MoreSpanish Retailer Pulls Alleged Anti-Semitic Children’s Shirt
About a week after receiving criticism for its “White Is the New Black” T-shirt, Spanish retailer Zara is once again in the spotlight for its apparel designs.
Read MoreUPS Stores Acknowledge Customer Data Breach
The UPS Store acknowledged that an internal assessment revealed malware was present on computer systems in 51 of its stores. The threat has been eliminated as of Aug. 11, and no fraud has been reported.
Read MoreSpanish Retailer Criticized for ‘White Is the New Black’ T-shirt
Sometimes phrases have unwanted connotations. While it may be just a play on words referencing the common fashion phrase on what’s in style or the popular Netflix series, “Orange Is the New Black,” Spanish retailer Zara has experienced backlash on possible racial undertones of its printed white tee with “White Is the New Black” printed across the chest in black block letters.
Read MoreNationals Fans Arrive Five Hours Before Game for Giveaway
Over the last few years the garden gnome has become a popular giveaway at MLB stadiums. This season alone 17 gnomes have been or will be given away.
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