Episode 236: Ripped From the Headlines...

In this episode, Amanda explores and explains a few different topics that are “ripped from the headlines,” including some news submitted from listeners: * A recap of Amanda's day at the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network ( https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/action-networks/fashion-and-lifestyle-network ) Annual Meeting * An update on theFashion Act ( https://www.thefashionact.org/ ) * How boycotts are affecting Target (and their nightmare 2025 Pride collection) ( https://www.reddit.com/r/Target/comments/1kw8aot/new_pride_collection/ ) * What Joann has in common with Toys R US, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Nasty Gal * Why Torrid is closing a ton of stores ( https://www.retaildive.com/news/torrid-closing-180-stores-30-percent-fleet-digital-first/750041/ ) (and why this is a problem) And so much more! JOIN AMANDA FOR THE CLOTHESHORSE BIRTHDAY CRAFTERNOON ON JULY 20! ( https://thethirdplace.is/event/clotheshorse-bday-crafternoon ) Additional Reading: "Dear Fashion CEOs, Stop Undermining Climate Action," ( https://www.businessoffashion.com/opinions/sustainability/fashion-ceos-lobbying-undermining-climate-action/ )Maxine Bédat, Business of Fashion. "Target sales fall sharply in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025," ( https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/target-sales-fall-sharply-1st-quarter-2025/ ) CBS News. "Target Moves Pride Merchandise Aside To Spotlight Father’s Day And July 4th Holidays," ( https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2025/06/