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    The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?

    While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Temu faces another class action lawsuit over text message marketing

    This is the second recent case claiming the fast fashion giant sent advertisements to people on the National Do Not Call Registry.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

    The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    California passes Responsible Textile Recovery Act

    SB 707, which makes apparel producers responsible for the recycle, reuse and collection of their products, marks the nation’s first extended producer responsibility program for textiles.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Shein faces greenwashing investigation in Italy

    The Italian Competition Authority is accusing the fast fashion giant of posting misleading sustainability claims on its website.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Nonprofit announces program to help fashion brands navigate EU legislation

    Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy for global garment and footwear brands of all sizes.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    PVH faces China investigation for alleged Xinjiang cotton boycott

    The country is accusing the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company of violating normal market trading practices.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    US lawmakers propose bill to further limit products made with forced labor

    The No Funds for Forced Labor Act would require the Secretary of Treasury to instruct international financial institutions to oppose projects with a high risk of forced labor.

    By • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Levi’s sues Japan-based denim maker for trademark infringement

    The complaint marks the third time the heritage brand has gone to court against FullCount Co.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Kangaroo leather ban introduced in US Senate

    The material is especially popular in high-end soccer cleats from brands such as Adidas.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.

    The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Major fashion brands still rely on synthetic fibers: report

    Many companies are increasing their use of polyester despite new regulations pushing for more sustainability in fashion, according to nonprofit Changing Markets Foundation.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    De minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?

    While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.

    By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption

    The administration is also urging Congress to pass legislation calling for the exclusion of import-sensitive products like textiles and apparel.

    By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 13, 2024
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    J.C. Penney debuts apparel line for women who use wheelchairs

    The limited-time collaboration with Jamey Perry is the latest in the department store’s adaptive apparel offering.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 11, 2024
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    How to prepare for the EU’s Digital Product Passport Law

    New legislation will require brands to attach digital supply chain records to almost every product in Europe, including apparel. Here’s how to get started.

    By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Temu accused of sending unsolicited marketing texts in class action lawsuit

    The fast fashion giant allegedly sent messages to consumers who had opted out of them.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Shein reports 2 cases of child labor in its supply chain

    The fast fashion giant discovered the cases last year, and suspended orders from the manufacturers pending “appropriate remediation.”

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Shein sues Temu for copyright infringement, fraud

    The fast fashion giant claims that its rival mimicked it on social media and operated an illegitimate e-commerce marketplace.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains?

    E-commerce companies rely on the exemption to sell U.S. consumers low-cost goods. Experts say they need to be prepared for a change.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Forced labor, US economy among top concerns for fashion execs this year: report

    Despite concern over the economy, a majority of respondents noted feeling optimistic about their business outlook over the next five years.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    Lawsuit accuses Patagonia’s customer support of violating privacy rights

    The class-action suit alleged Patagonia failed to disclose that it shares call recordings with third-party vendor Talkdesk for analysis.

    By Bryan Wassel • July 22, 2024
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    Temu children’s sleepwear recalled due to burn hazard

    More than 68,000 items were recalled for violating flammability standards, but no injuries have been reported.

    By • July 12, 2024
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    SEC’s ESG greenwashing, human capital disclosure rules pushed to October

    The Securities and Exchange Commission’s delayed rulemaking timeline comes against a backdrop of increased scrutiny on ESG-related regulations.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 11, 2024
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    Temu holding company hit with class action lawsuit

    Whaleco allegedly sent Temu marketing texts to numbers listed on the national do-not-call registry, according to the complaint.

    By • Updated July 10, 2024