Target

California settled a toxic dumping suit with Kmart and is now suing Target (San Francisco Business Times).

Sesame Street’s “Ernie Building Set” was released on July 15 in the United States and Europe, a product assembled in a sweatshop factory in Shenzhen, China by young exploited workers.

Home Depot, Borders, and Target are among the large retailers getting attention from hedge funds and private equity groups. This is an ominous sign for workers as these lightly regulated investment vehicles have a track record of disregard for labor rights and community impact. (The Deal.com)