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Tufts Study Claims TPP Losses, AAFA Endorses Pact
Study shows adverse impact of TPP, while AAFA joins long line of business groups that argue the trade deal…
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Retailers, caught off guard by the temporary shutdown at the New York-New Jersey ports Friday, were on edge…
USTR Developing Long-term Plan for AGOA
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Retailers and brands named in the report commit to improving working conditions for garment workers in…
Report Alleges H&M’s Bangladesh Factories Behind on Safety Fixes
Some progress cited at H&M's factories in Bangladesh, but severe delays in safety repairs endanger garment…
U.S. Lifts More Restrictions to Trade and Travel with Cuba
New U.S. steps easing some restrictions on trade could pave the way for more industry exports to Cuba in the…
Blizzard Aftermath: Retailers Open, but Shoppers Are Few
Clean-up of the powerful blizzard that dumped more than two feet of snow on New York and Washington, D.C…
New TPP Report Finds U.S. Will Be Biggest Winner
TPP will provide significant gains for the U.S., Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam, report finds.
Massive Storm Shuts Down Retail on the East Coast
As the monster winter storm approached on Friday, shopping center owners and operators began closing malls…
Major U.S. Textile Group Endorses TPP
Textile industry unites to support TPP, marking an unprecedented move to support the 12-nation trade deal.
Deflation Bears Down on Fashion
Women's retail apparel prices were weak, while men's apparel prices showed signs of strength.
Australian Prime Minister Touts TPP, Counters Opposing Views
TPP important to global economic growth and stability in Asia-Pacific, Australian prime minister said Tuesday.
The IMF Cuts Global Economic Growth and Trade Forecast
China's slowdown weighing heavily on global economic growth, IMF said.
Retail Stocks Falter as Global Markets Collapse
Collectively, the data and reports suggest a slowing economy, which further gives bearish investors reason to…
Gap Exec Cites Specific Benefits of Trans-Pacific Pact
Stephanie Lester, director of government affairs at Gap, outlined the benefits of TPP at a hearing before the…