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Kristi Ellis

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Rick Helfenbein Brings 40 Years of Insider Experience to AAFA

Rick Helfenbein will take over at AAFA at a pivotal time as Congress gears up to consider the 12-nation TPP…

Wal-Mart Touts Trans-Pacific Pact Benefits at ITC Hearing

Sarah Thorn, senior director of government affairs and international trade for Wal-Mart, outlined the…

In State of the Union, Obama Urged TPP Passage

But retailers were disappointed the president did not emphasize the importance of tax reform in his speech.

Luen Thai Names Raymond Tan Acting President of U.S. Division

Tan is currently president of Luen Thai International Group and a son of company founder Tan Siu Lin.

Helfenbein Named AAFA CEO

Rick Helfenbein will also step down as president of Luen Thai USA after 16 years.

Trade Experts See Positives for U.S. in World Bank Report

Vietnam has the most to gain from the TPP trade deal but the U.S. will also reap big benefits, particularly…

Retailers Cut Jobs in December

Retailers cut jobs across the board in December during the holiday shopping season.

Fiorina Against TPP, Vows to Cut Government Spending If Elected

Fiorina favors bilateral trade deals over multilateral trade deals like TPP.

Trump Takes Another Jab at Macy’s

Macy's severed business ties with Donald Trump in July after the GOP presidential contender made disparaging…

Bangladesh Gain Leads U.S. Apparel and Textile Imports

All but one of the top 10 apparel suppliers to the U.S. posted import increases in November.

TPP, Cyber Issues Hang in Balance as Congress Enters Session

The fashion industry lists TPP as a top priority, as Congress begins a new session.

Business Roundtable Endorses TPP

CEO's from Macys, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp., Proctor & Gamble, and Hanesbrands are members of…

Major Manufacturing Group Endorses TPP, Boosts White House Push

Support from NAM could help Obama in the TPP battle on Capitol Hill.

FTC Proposes Changes to Jewelry Guidelines

Jewelry advertisers face new proposed guidelines by the FTC in areas ranging from precious metals to diamonds…

Iconix Shares Dive as SEC Steps Up Investigation

Iconix said it "intends to fully cooperate."