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Apparel Companies Commit to White House Climate Change Pledge
Levi's, Nike, Target and Walmart are among the dozens of global companies that have signed the Obama…
Western Retailers Cancel Travel to Bangladesh After Attacks
Two foreign nationals were killed in Bangladesh earlier this month and now concerned Western buyers are…
33% Global Shoppers Cite Online Return Policies as Major Problem
Pitney Bowes has published its second annual Global Online Shopping Study and found that the biggest barriers…
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Moody’s: Asian Economies to Benefit Most From TPP Trade Deal
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