Emails: Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC guidelines
May 14, 2020, Time
Internal government emails show that Dr. Nancy Beck was involved in sidelining detailed guidelines to help communities reopen during the pandemic. Democrat on Senate committee questions role played by nominee.
Customs officers seize 5,000 lead-contaminated stuffed toy ducks
May 13, 2020, Fox28 Media
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Savannah recently seized 5,000 stuffed toy ducks after they were discovered to have excessive amounts of lead. CBP officers sent the toys to the Consumer Products Safety Communion for further testing.
Class action lawsuit filed against Ikea over faulty furniture recall
May 12, 2020, Consumer Reports
A class action lawsuit was filed against Ikea over a faulty furniture recall of the Malm dresser. Years after the company pulled millions of these unsafe dressers, the suit alleges, consumers are denied refunds.
In-store safety: Shoppers ready to buy, caveats remain
May 13, 2020, Forbes
It’s not surprising that apparel retailers are looking optimistically toward the lift of lockdowns. But even shoppers who are willing to go back in-store are envisioning an experience that bears little resemblance to how we shopped in the past.
Costco’s Kirkland and other store brands are having a moment
May 12, 2020, CNN
Store-brand toilet paper used to be a second choice. But what may have once been the loneliest item on the shelf is now in high demand as Americans increasingly experiment with alternatives to their favorite consumer product labels.
How COVID is changing kids’ play patterns
May 12, 2020, Kidscreen
Thanks to COVID-19, the way kids are playing is changing and some of these effects will have longer-term implications. Looking at the pandemic’ effect on toys, total US toy sales grew by 26%. And, board games have doubled in popularity among kids.
COVID-19: Steps to protect brands as at-risk retailers face bankruptcy
May 6, 2020, National Law Review
Multiple American flagship retailers, including major department stores, now stand on the verge of bankruptcy, and the “death of the department store” has been well-documented in the media, with numerous retailers already furloughing or laying off staff and closing doors, with more to come.[1] If they have not done so already, product manufacturers must prepare for the possibility that their retail partners may face insolvency and file for bankruptcy.
Scope of online reviews: In litigation evolving
May 10, 2020, National Law Review
Online reviews can be used in litigation matters and, if employed appropriately, can be a useful source of data for expert witnesses. For example, in consumer fraud or product liability cases, online reviews can be analyzed to determine whether consumers identified and commented on alleged defects.
Global juvenile products market assessment 2020-2025
May 13, 2020, Business Wire
The global juvenile products market grew at a CAGR of 6.8% during 2014-2019. Looking forward, the market is anticipated to grow moderately during the next five years. The growth of global juvenile product market is primarily driven by increasing disposable income levels, emergence of e-commerce platforms, growing working women population, rising parental concerns towards child safety, and implementation of various regulatory policies pertaining to child protection.
Product shortages: Supply chains must become less efficient
May 12, 2020, Forbes
Supply chain disruptions are wreaking havoc with everything from supplies of toilet paper to meat. To address this issue in the post-COVID world, businesses are rapidly shifting supply chains from global to local and from efficiently lean to flexibly risk-proof.
