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Kristi Ellis

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Samsung, Seen as Setback for Fashion Design

Fashion designers could see erosion in the limited amount of design patent protection they currently have.

Bangladesh Alliance Announces Remediation Progress in Factories

Retailers and brands are members of two industry initiatives performing inspections and overseeing…

Sweatshops Persist in U.S. Garment Industry

Sweatshop conditions are still found in garment factories in California 20 years after investigators…

Justice Dept. Appeals Preliminary Injunction on Overtime Rule

Retailers joined a coalition in a lawsuit against the overtime rule.

Wal-Mart’s McMillon Tapped for New Trump Business Leaders’ Forum

The exec of Wal-Mart, which launched its own Made in America program three years ago, is a choice meant to…

Specialty Stores, Department Stores Cut Jobs in November

The overall economy added 178,000 jobs, in line with the pace of job growth in previous months.

Wilbur Ross Seen Balancing Trump Trade Agenda

In the perch at the Commerce Department, Ross will be tasked with walking the delicate line of pushing trade…

Donald Trump Names Ross, Mnuchin to Key Cabinet Posts

The two cabinet picks discussed their views on trade on CNBC's "Squawk Box" this morning.

Feds and Industry Join to Take Down Thousands of Bogus Web Sites

Brands participated with federal officials in helping to take down thousands of illegal listings and web…

Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Overtime Rule Change

The NRF is part of a broad coalition that filed a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration's overtime…

Donald Trump Outlines To-Do List on Trade, Regulations, Immigration

Trump said he plans to notify the TPP partner countries of the U.S.'s intent to withdraw from the sweeping…

Labor Group Report Alleges Safety Deficiencies in Bangladesh Factories

Gap defended the steps it has taken to make the factories it uses in Bangladesh safer, but acknowledged it is…

Industry Ponders Trump’s Potential USTR, Commerce Picks

Trump's trade team could include several executives from the private sector.

Apparel Prices Bounce Back in October

Retailers saw some strengthening in prices in October as overall apparel prices rose last month.

Business Coalition Urging Support of Paris Climate Pact

The call by companies for continued U.S. support of the Paris climate pact comes in the wake of…