Walmart has decided against joining a group of European retailers who have signed a legally binding agreement designed to improve factory safety in Bangladesh. The deal comes after a devastating building collapse that killed hundreds of factory workers and highlighted the ongoing safety issues in the country’s garment industry. The deal, which was drafted by [...]
Read MoreThe tragic collapse of an eight-story building that housed garment factories in Bangladesh underscored the unsafe conditions that continue to prevail in the country’s garment industry. The death toll has surpassed 800, and about 2,500 people were injured. Even more appalling are indications that this devastating event could have been prevented. “Workers said they had [...]
Read MoreIt’s been four years since the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was signed into law, and promotional products professionals are still struggling with the labeling requirements. Permanent tracking labels—a CPSIA requirement for children’s products—sound simple. In practice, however, the details aren’t so easy to implement. Depending on what you sell, where you buy it, [...]
Read MoreIn the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there’s been much talk in the media about “reducing your carbon footprint” and “making sustainable choices.” Most agree that being environmentally conscious is the right thing to do, but finding products that are truly “green” is difficult because of the nebulous language describing them. To help marketers communicate appropriately [...]
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Originally published by Promo Marketing on April 20, 2012. Throughout the past few years, I have had many conversations with companies who understand and use World Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) and Fair Labor Association (FLA) certifications as their compliance programs. These companies are to be commended for making it a practice of using WRAP or [...]
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