VENTURA, Calif.—Patagonia Inc. built an $800 million outdoor apparel empire selling heavy-duty jackets, backpacks and long underwear at premium prices, winning a loyal customer base with vows to “build the best product” and “cause no unnecessary harm.”But as Patagonia’s growth has taken off, the company is finding those two promises coming into conflict. In 2010, German animal-rights group Four Paws said it found evidence...

Source: Wall Street Journal August 17, 2016 09:30 UTC