• Disneyland To Reopen In Late April
    In what could be a signal to other businesses, Disneyland, which has been closed for a year, will reopen in late April, at first only to California residents, per the state’s rules. Walt Disney Company’s chief executive announced the time frame on Tuesday at the company’s annual shareholder meeting, but did not give a specific date. California officials announced on Friday that theme parks in the state could reopen on a limited basis as soon as April 1, but "eligibility is dependent on coronavirus transmission statistics in individual counties," according to The New York Times.
  • Dolce&Gabanna Sues Bloggers For Defamation
    Dolce&Gabbana has filed a defamation seeking over $600 million in damages from two U.S. fashion bloggers who reposted anti-Asian comments attributed to one of the designers that led to a boycott by Asian consumers. The suit only became public this week when the bloggers posted about it on their Instagram account, Diet Prada. “Their feed is widely followed in the fashion world for its cutting commentary on unoriginality in designs and on social issues,” according to The Associated Press.
  • H&M Freezes Orders From Myanmar As Unrest Continues
    H&M is not placing new garment orders from companies in Myanmar, where more than 60 people have been killed in a series of deadly crackdowns against protestors since a Feb. 1 coup. “The retailer, which works with more than 120 suppliers in the country, says its ability to conduct business in Myanmar has been stymied by practical difficulties arising from an unpredictable situation, including challenges related to manufacturing and infrastructure, raw material imports and the transportation of finished goods,” according to Sourcing Journal.
  • The Louvre Partners With Uniglo For Merch
    In an effort to offset the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the world’s most famous museums, the Louvre in Paris, is turning to an increased emphasis on merchandise. Uniqlo is selling a Louvre collection of clothing in its stores around the world, under a four-year licensing agreement with the museum. “We need to find new ways to make money,” Adel Ziane, director of external relations for the Louvre, tells The New York Times. “The Covid crisis has made it more urgent than ever to diversify and make the most of the Louvre name.”
  • Jeep Owner Doesn't See Issue With Cherokee Name
    Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis, said the company was engaged in dialogue with the Cherokee Nation over its use of the name, but didn’t “know if there is a real problem.” He went on to tell The Wall Street Journal that the auto industry’s practice of naming cars after Native American tribes was a sign of respect. “I don’t see anything that would be negative here. I think it’s just a matter of expressing our creative passion, our artistic capabilities,” Tavares said.
  • Chipotle Partners With E.l.f. For Cosmetic Line
    Chipotle is partnering with cosmetics company e.l.f. for a lineup of vegan and cruelty-free makeup. “Products include a 12-color eyeshadow palette inspired by Chipotle ingredients such as rice, guacamole and salsa,” per USA Today. “The $16 palette also includes an offer for a free order of chips and salsa from a Chipotle restaurant. There's also an $18 makeup bag resembling a Chipotle brown paper bag."
  • Chipotle Ties Exec Compensation To Diversity Goals
    Chipotle Mexican Grill will be tying executive compensation to diversity and sustainability goals with the goals of increasing locally grown food, maintaining racial and gender pay equity and improving environmental transparency. The fast casual restaurant said that 10% of executive officers’ incentive plans will be tied to their progress toward achieving these goals, which are divided into three categories: people, food and animals, and the environment.
  • Tiny Apple Stores Are Opening Inside Target
    Target and Apple spent months designing the dedicated Apple areas, which is currently installed in 17 Target stores nationwide with more set to launch in 2021. “The space is comprised of a wooden, under-lit table topped with Apple products (somewhat like the product presentation inside an official Apple Store), backed by two cases full of Apple Watches and other accessories,” per Fast Company.
  • Bayer Faces Fallout After Pet Deaths Linked To Flea Collar
    Seresto, a flea collar developed by Bayer and now sold by Elanco, has been linked to hundreds of pet deaths, tens of thousands of injured animals and hundreds of harmed humans, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency documents show, per an investigation by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting. Amazon, where Seresto is a top-selling flea and tick collar, also has received numerous complaints about the product from customers who detailed significant issues. Pet collars are a huge income generator. In its 2019 annual report, Bayer reported revenue of more than $300 million on Seresto alone.
  • Canada Goose Inks Deal With NBA
    Apparel company Canada Goose is partnering with the National Basketball Association to show off its warmer-climate collections. “Under the multiyear agreement, Toronto-based Canada Goose will produce capsule collections timed around the NBA’s annual midseason All-Star game,” per Bloomberg. “The manufacturer will collaborate with different designers, starting this year with L.A.-based Rhude on a four-piece, unisex collection that includes a vest and a trench coat.” Canada Goose, known for its parkas, has added light coats and knitwear.
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