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Kristi Ellis

Bureau Chief, Washington

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Trump Aide Urges Consumers to ‘Buy Ivanka’

Nordstrom's decision to drop Ivanka Trump's brand sparked calls by Kellyanne Conway and on Twitter Thursday…

First Lady Names White House Social Secretary

The new social secretary will oversee all social events and gatherings at the White House.

Retailers Swarm Capitol Hill, Fight to Keep Cap on Debit Fees

House lawmakers are expected to reintroduce legislation aimed at repealing a swipe-fee cap that is important…

Donald Trump Lashes Out at Nordstrom on Twitter

President Trump sent a scathing tweet after Nordstrom dropped his daughter Ivanka Trump's fashion line from…

Lawsuit: Melania Trump’s Brand Hurt by ‘Defamatory’ News Report

Trump's lawyers charged in the libel lawsuit the first lady had a "once-in-a lifetime opportunity" to…

Cambodia Posts Largest Apparel Import Decline in December

Eight of the top 10 suppliers posted apparel import declines in December.

CEOs Sit Down With Donald Trump in White House Meeting

Business executives meet with President Trump to discuss immigration, women in the workplace, taxes, trade…

Specialty Stores, General Merchandisers Add Jobs in January

Department stores shed jobs last month.

Feds Seize $20 Million in Fake Sports Merchandise

The operation led to a significant number of arrests and convictions, authorities said.

Trump Suggests He Is Open to a ‘Brand New NAFTA’

The fashion industry has a well-established supply chain with Mexico and Canada under NAFTA and is concerned…

Retailers, Brands Launch Coalition to Fight Border Adjustment Tax

RILA said it has supported comprehensive tax reform for years and that the GOP blueprint contains "some…

Specter of U.S. Trade War With Mexico Rises

Tensions are still high as the Trump administration continues to consider a 20 percent tariff on Mexican…

Trump Meets British PM in Oval Office, Talks to Mexican President

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the U.S. and the U.K. are seeking to launch trade negotiations, while…

Trump Calls for Bilateral Trade Deals, Short Withdrawal Time

Retailers and brands said a 30-day termination notice for free-trade deals could adversely impact supply…

Fashion Braces for New Trump Trade Shift, Sees Pros and Cons

Brands, retailers and textile producers are gearing up for a new Trump trade agenda that could bring…