The Retail Connection

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Dallas, United States

A real estate company specializing in retail properties and partnerships.

CCI Score

-23.11

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Ambiguous Industry Stance on Forced Labor Prevention

A statement on the House Passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act raised concerns over the effectiveness of the legislation, suggesting a reluctance to fully enforce ethical supply chain practices. This ambiguous stance may indirectly implicate companies in the retail sector, including The Retail Connection, in tolerating risks associated with forced labor in their supply chains.

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The Retail Connection is currently rated as an Accomplice.

-20 to -29 CCI Score

These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

DEC

17

2020

Ambiguous Industry Stance on Forced Labor Prevention
-32.40

A statement on the House Passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act raised concerns over the effectiveness of the legislation, suggesting a reluctance to fully enforce ethical supply chain practices. This ambiguous stance may indirectly implicate companies in the retail sector, including The Retail Connection, in tolerating risks associated with forced labor in their supply chains.
-50

Supply Chain Ethics

March 26

The article discusses a statement on the House Passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act that, while nominally supportive of ending forced labor, expresses doubts about the legislation's effectiveness. This ambivalence towards robust ethical supply chain practices raises concerns about indirect corporate complicity in failing to address forced labor risks. Given that The Retail Connection operates within the retail sector, this stance could be viewed as a tacit acceptance of compromised labor protections, thus warranting a negative score in Supply Chain Ethics.

Ethical Supply Chains
JAN

01

2016

Political Affiliations of Retail Leaders
-13.81

The article discusses how major retail companies and their top executives engage in political donations and endorsements, often aligning with both major parties in ways that serve business interests. Such actions can undermine democratic accountability and contribute indirectly to the rise of authoritarian practices.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 26

The article highlights how retail companies have historically made significant political contributions and engaged in lobbying efforts. Such behavior, by funneling money to political campaigns and influencing policy, can bolster authoritarian practices that undermine democratic processes.

Political Affiliations of Retail Leaders - LiveAbout
-30

Executive Political Engagement

March 26

The article details the active role of retail executives in public political engagements, including endorsing and financially supporting political candidates. This active executive involvement in politics can contribute to the erosion of democratic norms and play into broader authoritarian tendencies.

Political Affiliations of Retail Leaders - LiveAbout