Macy’s plans to reopen all of its 775 stores in 6 to 8 weeks May 1, 2020, New York Times The chain’s plans bring into focus the pandemic-era shopping experience. “No touch” consultations at beauty counters. Ear piercing and alterations more »
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In the News: April 27, 2020
Wawa pays $3M after NJ toddler severely burned by hot water April 21, 2020, 92.7 wobm Wawa Convenience Stores will pay $3M following burns to a toddler from hot water spilled from a teacup. The settlement, triggered by a 2018 more »
In the News: April 20, 2020
WA high court reinstates $18 million GMA laundering penalty April 16, 2020, SeattlePI State AG Bob Ferguson (above): Will not treat violating campaign finance laws as a “cost of doing business.” GMA led opposition to 2013 ballot initiative on labeling more »
In the News: April 13, 2020
Walmart, Home Depot implement safety measures amid Coronavirus pandemic. More companies should follow suit April 1, 2020, Forbes As more U.S. companies pivot to make things like sanitizers and masks to help combat the country’s escalating coronavirus crisis and relieve more »
In the News: April 6, 2020
CPSC advances rulemaking on crib bumpers to protect infants; Proposed rule would remove padded, pillow-like bumpers from the market March 26, 2020, cpsc.gov In an effort to protect infants from suffocation and death associated with padded crib bumpers, the U.S. more »
In the News: March 16, 2020
White House bolsters nominee for consumer post as battle looms March 4, 2020, Washington Times The White House is gearing for a fight with Democrats over President Trump’s nomination of EPA official Nancy Beck to lead the Consumer Products Safety more »
In the New: January 6, 2020
Number of children swallowing dangerous magnets surges as industry largely polices itself December 25, 2019, Washington Post The number of children ingesting rare-earth magnets — powerful tiny balls that are a popular desk toy and can shred a child’s intestines more »
In the News: December 2, 2019
Dozens of infant deaths have been tied to a popular baby product but regulators are too paralyzed to act November 23, 2019, Washington Post A paralyzing conflict inside the nation’s product safety regulator has prevented the agency from taking action more »
In the News: September 23, 2019
Walmart to end sales of e-cigarettes, as vaping concerns mount September 20, 2019, The New York Times Walmart said on Friday that it would stop selling e-cigarettes at its stores in the United States, dealing a new blow to the more »
In the News: July 23, 2018
CPSC Announces Public Request for Information to Improve Recall Effectiveness July 16, 2018, Associated Press The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting input from stakeholders regarding the use of direct notices and targeted notices for recalls, as part more »
