Patagonia's store in Reno is its first to unionizePatagonia is the latest U.S. retailer to see employees at one of its stores vote in favor of union representation. Survey: Sustainability takes back seat to price with holiday shoppersA new survey that finds consumers value-minded this holiday season also ranks the brands they perceive as most sustainable. Patagonia and Costco have best reputations in annual ranking A retailer known for its activist environmental and social agenda has the best reputation in an annual ranking of “the most visible” U.S. companies. Patagonia to closes its stores, DCs and offices for holiday week Patagonia is giving its employees an end-of-the-year break with paid time off.