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Apparel Prices Higher in Sept., Led by Suits and Separates
Retailers benefited from some increased pricing power last month, especially in women's clothing, which drove…
Energy Drop Leads Wholesale Prices Lower
Wholesale prices of American-made women's and girls' apparel held steady in September, according to the Labor…
Consumer Debt Raises Retail Concern
American consumers are racking up debt at an increasing rate, and retailers at all price points could soon…
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Fed: Consumer Spending Up
U.S. economic activity expanded during the five weeks ended Oct. 2.
Asian Countries Lead August Imports
China powered ahead as a manufacturing leader in August, increasing apparel and textile imports to the U.S…
Jordan Takes Steps to Improve Worker Conditions
Free trade agreements are touted for boosting commerce and nascent apparel industries, but reports of worker…
Three Front-Runners Vie For Top U.S. Trade Post
Three top candidates have emerged to succeed Jim Leonard as head of the powerful federal panel that…
Global Marketplace Expands Landscape of Counterfeiting
The Bush administration is wielding an array of weapons in its effort to crack down on fakes.
Eyeing the Pot of Gold: Retailers Rush to China As Barriers Come Down
China hasn't exactly developed an open-door policy, but entry into its vast consumer market is getting easier.
Thailand Coup Has Little Retail Impact
A military coup in Thailand that disposed its prime minister caused little disruption for retail or…
Wholesale Apparel Prices Increase 0.5% in August
Prices on U.S.-made women's and girls' apparel rose 0.5 percent in August and 0.4 percent from a year ago…
U.S. Trade Deficit Impacts Global Economy
Americans shopping in Wal-Mart or Macy's or just about any store find themselves in a sea of foreign-made…
With Quotas Back, Firms Diversify
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have been holding shipments of shirts and sports jerseys from a…
Retail Apparel Prices See Uptick
Retail prices on women's apparel increased a seasonally adjusted 1.3 percent in August and were 2.2 percent…