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Designers Weigh In on Supreme Court Copyright Case
The designers came out in support of Varsity Brands Inc., in the case Star Athletica LLC v. Varsity Brands…
U.S. and Africa Strengthen Trade and Investment
Apparel brands and retailers are investing more in sub-Saharan Africa under an extension of a key U.S. trade…
NRF Joins Coalition Filing Lawsuit Against Labor Department’s Overtime Rule
Retailers argue that the new overtime rules will force employers to cut hours and base pay to compensate for…
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President Obama Begins Final Push for TPP
Fashion brands and retailers widely support the trade deal, which could lower sourcing costs and barriers to…
Most Retail Apparel Prices Rise in August
Girls' apparel prices showed the most strength.
Specialty Stores Post Sales Increase in August, but Overall Sales Fall
Overall retail sales fell 0.3 percent in August.
House Lawmakers Unveil Cosmetics Regulatory Reform Proposal
The proposal joins other measures aimed at overhauling the FDA's authority over cosmetics.
U.S. to Lift Economic Sanctions on Myanmar, Restore Trade Benefits
The Obama administration continues efforts to boost trade and economic growth in Myanmar, a potential…
AAFA Moves Closer to the Center of Power
The trade group presses lawmakers and administration officials on major issues affecting trade, sourcing and…
Lawmaker Calls on Administration to File China Cotton Subsidy Complaint
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said last year officials were looking into China's cotton subsidies.
ILRF Charges World Bank of Potential Violations for Loans for Uzbek Cotton
Brands and retailers have pledged for several years to stop using cotton from Uzbekistan in the wake of…
Kik Agrees to Pay $5.15 Million More Into Factory Fire Fund
The German retailer has agreed to provide more funding to victims and families of garment workers who died in…
Brands, Retailers Urge Lawmakers to Approve TPP This Year
Wal-Mart, Gap, J.C. Penney outline the benefits that TPP will bring to their companies and to consumers.
ITC Investigating Reebok Patent Infringement Complaint
Reebok is alleging infringement of some of the brand's patents used in athletic shoe technology.