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Kristi Ellis

Bureau Chief, Washington

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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…

Industry Coalition Presses Commerce Secretary for Help in Shipping Crisis

Retailers and brands outlined ongoing concerns about unresolved issues in the Hanjin bankruptcy that has…

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.