[mmichaels1970]

Seems pretty stupid and wasteful, but it’s their stuff, their decision.

I agree. They bought it from the suppliers. Why can't they throw it out?

Maybe, as dallas59 suspects, some sort of con is going on. Short of that, I don't see why they can't destroy the stuff that they purchased.

[coloradomomba]

the problem is also companies mistrust of employees, manager overorders merchandise, only to make sure it finds its way into her/his closet.. it happens all over...that’s why public schools throw out leftover food.

[Dallas59]

From what I read on the Yahoo comments sections is that the clothes are picked up by “foreigners” and shipped overseas as rags which are broken down then respun.