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The Bush administration said textiles and apparel should receive "special consideration," but stopped short…
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Retail prices on women's apparel rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in May, a hike equaling the increase…
May Apparel Sales Up 0.2%
Consumers increased retail spending modestly last month, although economists anticipate more of a slowdown as…
Wholesale Apparel Prices Rise in May
Prices on U.S.-made women's and girls' apparel rose 0.5 percent in May, but fell 0.2 percent for the year…
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