A.P. Moller-Maersk is raising the lower end of its 2024 outlook it first announced in February, ushering in a positive sign for the wider container shipping industry amid ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea. bit.ly/3UMrH27

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled Wednesday that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy violated federal labor laws for making comments emphasizing some downsides of unionization in select media appearances in 2022. bit.ly/44t0ncj

Is @Skims skimming excess consumer data? Plaintiffs in a California class-action lawsuit think so. bit.ly/3WsljOK

while some brands are making strides toward achieving their sustainable goals, the entire fashion industry must act to effect meaningful change. Download Sourcing Journal’s 2024 Sustainability Report to learn more: bit.ly/3y4ckcs

How can you make shipping smarter, faster & more flexible? Leverage real-time data! Watch our webinar as Manhattan Associates & Kearney execs discuss the difference transportation management technology makes in operations—from optimal routing to reduced costs: bit.ly/3UHZKsb

Regenerative agriculture stands as a boon for brands & retailers that want to improve their sustainability goals. Learn about regenerative cotton cultivation and how consumers consider garments' environmental impact in Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle Monitor: bit.ly/44mlZXP

Instead of making vague sustainability claims, brands must track and show their work toward targets to effect change, including reporting about missed timelines. Watch this video about true transparency with Source Fashion and Source Home & Gift: bit.ly/4bu7rIG

Rue21‘s worst nightmare came to pass when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection on Thursday, putting it in the rarified Chapter 33 club. bit.ly/3WjZv7P

Gildan Activewear‘s first-quarter legal and advisory fees just on the proxy battle hit $15.4 million, plus another $2.5 million spent on expenses connected to a possible sale of the company. bit.ly/3UIjjjY

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The Danish aren’t sweet on forever chemicals.

Denmark’s Ministry of the Environment plans to ban all clothing, shoes and waterproofing agents that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), citing health risks and environmental concerns. bit.ly/3WrhxF8

Two overarching trends are shaping sourcing today: disruption and diversification. Read our Sourcing State of the Industry Report to get up to speed on manufacturing, labor, logistics and more: bit.ly/3wNPnJD

The Houthis struck an MSC merchant ship hundreds of miles east of the Horn of Africa on Friday in the first indicator that the Yemen-based militant group is widening the scope of its ongoing offensive on shipping beyond the Red Sea. bit.ly/4dpOXdA

A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of dozens of suspects tied to a string of retail crimes in California. bit.ly/3wlDjQ3

'AI is one of the tools that we have been able to leverage to give us that speed and flexibility to keep up.” -- Molly Kozar, Abercrombie & Fitch. Watch on demand! bit.ly/49zItW4

At Kingpins Amsterdam last week, mills presented Fall/Winter 2025-2026 fabric concepts that push workwear further into everyday fashion and colors beyond denim’s traditional indigo hues. bit.ly/3y1YaZh

Dan O'Brien of Hilco Real Estate, shares insights into the current state of the market and explores how it's changed, which sectors are thriving, and what challenges remain for struggling businesses. bit.ly/3y4dyo4

Lingering inflation isn’t stopping shoppers from shelling out on new stuff—they’re just getting creative about financing their lifestyles. bit.ly/3JHS82A

Sourcing Journal’s 2024 Sustainability Report aims to educate readers on the increasing importance of sustainability and the imminent legislative changes poised to redefine the fashion industry. bit.ly/3y4ckcs

Hyosung recently broke ground on the world’s first fully integrated manufacturing site for Bio-BDO, PTMG and spandex, using sugarcane!
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