RH

Corte Madera, USA

RH is a luxury furniture and lifestyle retailer specializing in upscale home furnishings. The company offers a curated range of merchandise including furniture, lighting, textiles, and decor, and is known for its design-driven approach and immersive retail experiences in its galleries and online platforms.

CCI Score

-0.41

April 18

Latest Event

RH Addresses Supply Chain Risk Amid Supplier Bankruptcy

RH stated it does not expect disruptions after its supplier, Mitchell Gold Co., filed for bankruptcy, citing unique circumstances and proactive risk management. The company emphasized that if further supplier instability was anticipated, it would have been disclosed during its earnings call.

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RH is currently rated as a Bystander.

-1 to -4 CCI Score

Companies scoring here do little to oppose authoritarianism. Their inaction results in a passive endorsement of the status quo, as they neither actively resist oppression nor contribute to overt support for it.

Latest Events

SEP

13

2023

RH Addresses Supply Chain Risk Amid Supplier Bankruptcy
25.57

RH stated it does not expect disruptions after its supplier, Mitchell Gold Co., filed for bankruptcy, citing unique circumstances and proactive risk management. The company emphasized that if further supplier instability was anticipated, it would have been disclosed during its earnings call.
+30

Supply Chain Ethics

March 27

RH's transparent approach in addressing the bankruptcy of a key supplier reflects responsible supply chain ethics. By clarifying that they had assessed the risk and would disclose further issues if necessary, RH demonstrates proactive management and ethical communication, which is a positive practice for safeguarding operations and workers in the supply chain.

RH Addresses Supply Chain Risk Amid Supplier Bankruptcy: Implications for the Industry
MAY

24

2023

RH Announces Mass Layoffs Impacting 440 Workers
-66.12

RH, a luxury furniture retailer based in Marin, announced plans to lay off about 440 employees, including staff at its Corte Madera headquarters, with the layoffs set to take effect on May 24, 2023. The decision, aimed at cost savings and strategic realignment amid economic headwinds, has raised concerns about the company’s treatment of its workforce.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The mass layoffs negatively affect worker rights and stability, undermining fair labor practices. From an anti-fascist perspective that champions worker rights and fair treatment, reducing the workforce by 440 employees without clear support measures is seen as a significant blow to labor relations.

Marin-based furniture retailer RH announces layoffs
MAY

24

2023

RH Announces Layoffs Affecting 440 Employees
-41.32

RH, a luxury furniture and lifestyle retailer, announced plans to lay off approximately 440 employees, including 58 at its Corte Madera headquarters. The layoffs, effective May 24, 2023, are part of a cost-saving strategy amid challenging economic conditions in the retail furniture sector.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The decision to execute mass layoffs, affecting a significant portion of the workforce including lower-level employees, undermines worker security and fair labor practices. This action reflects a business practice that devalues long-term employee welfare in favor of short-term financial gains, a negative trend from a progressive, anti-fascist perspective.

Marin-based furniture retailer RH (Restoration Hardware) cutting over 400 jobs
OCT

01

2022

RH ESG Initiatives Affirm Commitment to Worker Rights and Ethical Supply Chains
58.12

RH released an extensive ESG report detailing robust policies to protect employee well‐being, promote non-discrimination, ensure workplace safety, and enforce ethical sourcing practices within its supply chain. The report highlights initiatives such as anonymous reporting channels, comprehensive benefits, diversity metrics, and partnerships with third-party organizations to uphold labor standards and prevent modern slavery.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

RH's ESG report outlines strong labor practices, including policies for workplace safety, non-discrimination, and robust employee benefits, which affirm its commitment to protecting worker rights and resist authoritarian models that exploit labor.

Environmental, Social & Governance
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 27

The report emphasizes rigorous supply chain ethics by enforcing the Product Partner Code of Conduct, engaging with independent non-profit auditors, and setting guidelines to prevent modern slavery and ensure humane working conditions, reinforcing progressive and responsible business practices.

Environmental, Social & Governance
JAN

24

2022

PETA Demands Down Feather Sourcing Transparency from RH
21.71

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a shareholder in RH, submitted a resolution urging the company to provide greater clarity on its claims of using only responsibly sourced down feathers, citing concerns over potential animal welfare violations in its supply chain.
+30

Supply Chain Ethics

March 27

The resolution by PETA pushes for increased transparency in RH's sourcing of down feathers—a move that aligns with progressive accountability measures ensuring ethical supply chain practices. While the company has not yet responded, the pressure from a socially responsible shareholder reflects a positive anti-authoritarian effort by civil society to demand ethical behavior, thus earning a moderate positive score in supply chain ethics.

Peta Requests Transparency From Rh Furniture Chain On Down Feathers Used