As the year 2000 looms closer, the retail and manufacturing sectors are scrambling to address the Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance issue. This significant technological challenge requires both industries to ensure that their internal systems can accurately process dates beyond December 31, 1999, and to
This September marks the launch of the 29th annual We Card Awareness Month, an initiative aimed at enhancing the education and training of frontline store employees to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws that govern the sale of age-restricted products. The We Card Program focuses
Allbirds, the once-revered direct-to-consumer brand known for its sustainable footwear, now faces substantial financial challenges that have necessitated significant strategic measures. The company's recent decision to perform a reverse stock split aims to address compliance issues with Nasdaq's
In today's increasingly eco-conscious consumer market, businesses must navigate the challenge of making effective and honest green claims while avoiding the pitfalls of 'greenwashing.' The importance of this endeavor can’t be understated, as misleading green claims not only deceive consumers but
The National Retail Association has introduced the "Best Practice Guide for Environmental and Sustainability Claims," aimed at complementing the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) existing guide, "Making Environmental Claims." This initiative is particularly significant given
The increasing regulatory scrutiny around 'green claims' and 'greenwashing,' particularly in the retail sector, reflects growing consumer and governmental concerns. In an effort to address these issues, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released a comprehensive guide in
