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Kristi Ellis

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Retail Apparel Prices Bounce Back in January

Apparel prices saw a boost from stronger outerwear prices linked to colder weather in January, economists…

Clinton’s Crew: Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Public School

The Clinton campaign today unveiled a designer T-shirt collection aimed at raising funds for her presidential…

U.S., Laos Sign Trade Framework Agreement

Laos could benefit from increased trade with the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.

Shepard Fairey Backs Bernie Sanders, Designs T-Shirt for Campaign

Artist and activist behind "Hope" designs during President Obama's presidential run steps out and backs…

David Lauren to Join Commerce Secretary for Smart Fabrics Summit

The summit, slated for April 11, will be hosted by the Commerce Department and the Industrial Fabrics…

New Study Finds Flaws in NYU Report on Bangladesh Garment Industry

Researchers claim 89 percent of all workers in Bangladesh are covered by safety initiatives.

Senate Passes Customs and Trade Enforcement Package

The wide-ranging bill would beef up enforcement of U.S. trade agreements and aims to help prevent counterfeit…

Feds Seize $1.6 Million in Counterfeits in Puerto Rico

Customs officials based in San Juan snagged 10,000 counterfeit products at the Luis Muñoz Marín International…

NRF Forecasts 3.1% Increase in Retail Sales This Year

The NRF forecast the growth in retail sales despite headwinds from economic turmoil in China and volatility…

Obama Seeks Funds for Cybersecurity, Trade

The cybersecurity plan was unveiled in wake of a series of breaches at stores such as Target, Neiman Marcus…

Paul Charron Joins Board of Unifi Inc.

Charron, who helped grow Liz Claiborne into a $4.8 billion fashion sportswear firm, joins Unifi's board of…

Bangladesh Leads U.S. Apparel and Textile Imports in December

Bangladesh's apparel and textile imports to the U.S. bounced back in 2015, but the global fashion industry…

Retailers Boost Payrolls as Overall Jobs Growth Weaker Than Forecast

Retailers lead job growth in January.

Feds Seize $39.3 Million in Bogus Sports Merchandise

Officials seized millions of dollars in counterfeit sports merchandise in the past year and led a weeklong…

Trade Ministers Sign 12-Nation TPP Deal

The TPP trade deal is expected to boost trade for retailers and apparel and footwear brands.