Ivan Kenneally
Debenhams Squeezes Suppliers for Extra Cash
For some it’s the season for giving and for others it’s a time for demanding. Department store chain…
New TPP Hurdle: Vietnam’s Human Rights Record
Vietnam has consistently been a magnet for controversy during the now stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
U.S. Senate to Review GSP Update Act; Historic Opportunity for Travel Goods
Already introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate will now review the GSP Update for…
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Hope and Challenges for Pakistan Post-GSP Plus
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Philippines Applies For GSP Plus Status from EU
The Philippines has officially applied for GSP Plus status with the European Union (EU). The government…
Retailers Turn to New Shipping Strategies to Drive Revenue
Especially during an historically sluggish holiday season, every competitive edge counts for embattled…
India to EU: Don’t Kill Our GSP Status
India is protesting a decision by the European Union (EU) to discontinue a preferential tariff system for…
H&M Admits Higher Wages Might Bring Higher Prices
In a moment of surprising candor, Helena Helmerson, head of sustainability at Swedish retailer H&M, admitted…
It’s Official: EU Grants Pakistan GSP Plus Status
The European Parliament has officially granted Pakistan duty-free access to its markets under the Generalized…
US-Japan Rift Halts TPP Negotiations; Final Agreement Unlikely This Year
After weeks of projecting confidence regarding an imminent settlement to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
Global Trade Deal Finalized; Finally, Doha Rounds Produce Results
It’s been a long time coming, but the World Trade Organization finally concluded its first multilateral…
The New Threat to Retail: Too Much Inventory
Retail analysts have been voicing their anxiety over the possibility that aggressive promotional strategies…
Moody’s Inspects Sears Spinoff of Lands’ End for “Negative Credit Implications”
Moody’s is closely scrutinizing Sears' plan to spin off Lands' End, raising the possibility that such a…