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I visited T.J. Maxx's outdoorsy sibling Sierra, the most interesting brand in the TJX family

Sun, 01/14/2024 - 05:12

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Business Insider reporter Dominick Reuter in front of a Sierra store. — I wasn't sure what to expect the first time I visited Sierra, but now I'm hooked.
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Vans' parent company is laying off 500 employees. Here's the full list of major retailers making cuts, from Gap to Walmart.

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 11:42

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A person wears checkerboard Vans sneakers at New York Fashion Week on February 12, 2022. — A person wears checkerboard Vans.
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The EPA Is Finally Going to Limit Forever Chemicals in America’s Drinking Water

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 14:35

Gizmodo : Environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal that would limit the amount of forever chemicals allowed in the nation’s drinking water to the lowest levels that can be detected on tests. The move will address rising concerns about how widespread PFAS exposure contributes to health concerns like liver…

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REI Will Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Clothes and Cookware in 2024

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:08