The increasing visibility of social responsibility in purchasing is becoming more and more evident in the eyes of the public. This article demonstrates department stores’ insufficient purchasing research when deciding to stock a line of dog-fur coats marketed by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ company.

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The ethical treatment of animals is definitely one of the key components of a social responsibility program and should be a part of every purchasing department’s supplier code of conduct.