When it comes to planning it’s easy to get overwhelmed and manage all the details that go into effective planning. Whether I’m managing a dizzying amount of details or just a handful, my first step is to simplify my approach and document what I know, and get the big pieces of the puzzle in place. […]
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Sadly, domestic sweatshops exist and typical violations include paying employees substandard wages and working extended hours. Many of these work 10-12 hour days, seven days a week, with no overtime pay. In fact, LA & NYC are the sweatshop capitals of the U.S.A. Click the link below for a list of SWEATFREE communities. https://laborrights.org/our-work/sfc The
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When it comes to apparel it isn’t as easy as you think to support made in the USA. Walk into any retailer larger or small and you’ll be hard pressed to find 1 piece of clothes made in the USA, yet there is still tons of product that is made here. Fun fact North Carolina
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• Made in the USA • Made in the USA of Italian Yarn • Sourced in the USA • Assembled in the USA of Italian fabric The Federal Trade Commission is the governing body on Labeling Requirements Don’t Be Fooled By The Graphics When I see a shirt that bears our flag, says USA or
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In this issue I share one of my go to resources which highlights some exciting trends in sustainable apparel. Imran Amed, founder of The Business of Fashion said that, “sustainability will be accelerated the same way working from home has been, and is now the new norm.” It’s nice to see that statement is holding true
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Neighborhood Retailers: Be Public about it Don’t make your customers search for your values or services. Use this time to deepen your ties to the community. Provide a means for therapeutic and compassionate consumption. Have you stepped up your digital presence or added a new service or product offering. More Reasons To Shop • Individual/private
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