The first principle in the NRF's Statement of Principles is that retailers must require their suppliers to comply with local laws.
Labor laws vary greatly between countries, as do the local systems of enforcement.
For this reason, many retailers supplement their general codes of conduct with country-specific codes that reflect local laws, as well as particular issues that may be especially relevant to that country. In addition, the audit protocols for assessing supplier compliance incorporate local laws as well. Retailers source from practically every country in the world. The countries below represent major suppliers, especially for footwear and apparel. For general information on the labor laws of selected individual countries, click on the country's flag below.