May 11, 2025

REI Board Shakeup, U.S.-India Trade Talks Heat Up, and Primark Brings Repairs Stateside

REI Board Shakeup, U.S.-India Trade Talks Heat Up, and Primark Brings Repairs Stateside
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REI Board Shakeup, U.S.-India Trade Talks Heat Up, and Primark Brings Repairs Stateside

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

  • REI members revolt , rejecting all board-backed candidates in a historic union-led vote that spotlights growing labor tensions and calls for environmental accountability, just as the company posts narrower losses and hits a “zero waste” milestone.
  • India makes a bold trade offer , proposing to cut tariffs and grant the U.S. preferential market access on 90% of goods in exchange for exemption from President Trump’s new import hikes—signaling a high-stakes pivot in global trade.
  • Primark launches free in-store repair classes in the U.S., part of its “Love It for Longer” campaign to promote sustainable fashion habits and drive expansion from 30 to 60 U.S. stores by 2026.

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