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Complaint Urges Customs to Halt Cotton Imports from Turkmenistan
Human rights groups and NGOs look to use new legislation in their favor to stop imports suspected of being…
Retailers Improve in Key Omnichannel Areas
Omnichannel retail index finds expanded offerings.
Vietnam, Cambodia and China Lead February Import Surge
Asian countries led a strong pick-up in apparel and textile imports.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Wal-Mart Case
Wal-Mart loses class action case in Pennsylvania.
First Federal Smart Fabrics Summit Set
Commerce Department to hold showcase for tech fabrics.
White House Paves Way for New Textile Frontier
The new public-private project could give a boost to wearable apparel and accessories innovation and help the…
Discounters and Department Stores Boost Payrolls in March
Specialty stores showed the only sign of employment weakness in March.
USTR Report Highlights Efforts to Knock Down Export Barriers
Obama administration has made textiles and apparel a priority area as part of its trade enforcement policy as…
Customs Cracks Down on Imports Made by Forced Labor
The new action by U.S. authorities could have broad implications for the U.S. fashion industry, which imports…
U.S. and Hong Kong Authorities to Share $20M From Apparel Smuggling Probe
Probe dating back to 2000 led to the seizure of hundreds of cargo containers, a warehouse and indictments.
New Report on Bangladesh Factories Cites Progress, Need for Improvement
New fire safety assessment lists several key recommendations to improve fire and electrical safety in…
White House Touts TPP’s National Security Benefits
Administration facing headwinds from many corners on the economic benefits of TPP and international trade in…
Ralph Lauren’s Maureen Gray Retires
Gray provided valuable input on the apparel industry's issues to U.S. negotiators during the TPP negotiations.
Industry Groups Concerned About Proposed User Fees on Imports
Fashion groups advocate for more engagement with the CPSC and more transparency on proposed rules impacting…
Uzbekistan Government Accused of Persecuting Monitors in Cotton Fields
Apparel brands and retailers have signed pledges to stop using cotton from Uzbekistan.