Ralph Lauren (Polo Ralph L.)

🚨 Ralph Lauren (Polo Ralph Lauren) Boycott Reasons

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a publicly traded (NYSE: RL) luxury fashion and lifestyle company founded in 1967 by Ralph Lauren, headquartered in New York, USA. Its brand portfolio includes Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps. Polo Ralph Lauren is a sub-brand of Ralph Lauren Corporation; it is not a separate company. The Lauren family holds approximately 85% of voting power as of March 28, 2026. Its largest institutional shareholders are Vanguard (12.25%) and BlackRock (7.51%). Ralph Lauren operates three stores in israel: Tel Aviv (Ramat Aviv Mall), Rishon Lezion (Golden Mall), and Ein Bokek (Dead Sea). In November 2021, the company signed a long-term global licensing agreement with Tel Aviv-based Delta Galil for women's intimates and sleepwear. In September 2026, Ralph Lauren featured israeli actress and former IDF soldier Gal Gadot in its Fall 2026 collection, sparking major boycott calls. The Ralph & Ricky Lauren Family Foundation donated $25,000 annually to the World Jewish Congress from 2023-2025. OpenIntel rates the company 578/1000 (Tier C) on its BDS-1000 index.

Key Boycott Drivers:

1. Licensing Partnership with Delta Galil: In November 2021, Ralph Lauren signed a long-term global licensing agreement with Tel Aviv-based israeli textile manufacturer Delta Galil for women's intimates and sleepwear. Delta Galil's 2023, 2024, and 2025 reports list Polo Ralph Lauren among licensed brands and attribute part of its 2024 sales increase to the launch of Polo Ralph Lauren licenses. Delta Galil also sells licensed Polo Ralph Lauren products in israel. Delta Galil operates a logistics centre in the Barkan industrial zone (illegal settlement). However, OpenIntel explicitly notes that the public record does not establish the contract's precise territorial scope or connect it to settlement activity.WWD: Delta Galil — Polo Ralph Lauren Licensing Deal (November 2021)ACHACT: Fashioning Apartheid — Delta Galil, Barkan logistics centre (2025)
2. israeli Retail Presence and Gal Gadot Campaign: Ralph Lauren operates three stores in israel: Tel Aviv (Ramat Aviv Mall), Rishon Lezion (Golden Mall), and Ein Bokek (Dead Sea). In September 2026, Ralph Lauren shared photos on its Instagram account (16 million followers) of israeli actress and former IDF soldier Gal Gadot wearing a dress from its Fall 2026 collection. The post sparked major boycott calls due to Gadot's israeli identity, mandatory military service, and pro-israel statements.Roya News: Ralph Lauren faces boycott calls after featuring Gal Gadot (September 2026)
3. Donations to World Jewish Congress: The Ralph & Ricky Lauren Family Foundation donated $25,000 annually to the World Jewish Congress American Section in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The World Jewish Congress is an organization that engages in israel advocacy and pro-israel activities.OpenIntel: Ralph Lauren Political Audit — WJC grants (September 2026)

🌐 Sources

• OpenIntel: Ralph Lauren — israel Complicity Index (BDS-1000: 578/1000)
• WWD: Delta Galil — Polo Ralph Lauren Licensing Deal (November 2021)
• ACHACT: Fashioning Apartheid — Delta Galil (2025)
• Roya News: Ralph Lauren — Gal Gadot Boycott Calls (September 2026)
• Yahoo Finance: Ralph Lauren — Vanguard 12.25%, BlackRock 7.51%