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Consortium Creating the Fabrics of the Future
The AFFOA is a consortium comprised of firms from several industries and fields.
Foxfire Diamond Set to Be Unveiled in Nation’s Capital
It is the largest known uncut, gem-quality diamond mined in North America.
Sales at Specialty Stores, General Merchandisers Rise in October
Retail sales rose in the overall economy last month.
Smaller Trade Deals Seen Likely in Wake of TPP’s Downfall
The Obama administration conceded Friday that it will not pursue TPP in the lame-duck session of Congress…
Obama Administration Concedes on TPP
The 12-nation TPP deal was supported by a large swath of retailers and brands but it ran into a wave of…
Donald and Melania Trump Keep Things Conservative Meeting the Obamas at the White House
For their first official trip to the White House, Donald Trump and his wife Melania kept their style on the…
Trump Victory Set to Upend Trade Agenda
Trump will likely seek to work with House Speaker Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch…
Trump Victory Could Reshape U.S. Trade and Tax Policies
Trump has vowed to cut the corporate tax rate, seen as a positive by retailers, but also to withdraw from…
Retail Imports to Rise in November as Merchants Bolster Inventories
The overall pace of import growth has slowed this year, according to Ben Hackett, founder of Hackett…
WTO Establishes Panel on China’s Export Restraints
The move by the WTO advances a case the U.S. filed against China in July.
U.S. to Launch Review on Redesignating Argentina Eligible for GSP
Argentina is a small but important market for U.S. apparel exports.
Largest U.S. Apparel Suppliers Post Import Declines in September
China, the top supplier of apparel to the U.S., posted the largest decline in September, with a 9.3 percent…
Specialty Stores Cut Jobs, Department Stores Boost Payrolls
Department stores and general merchandisers added jobs in October as the overall economy also saw a gain in…
Supreme Court Ponders Copyright Protection in Apparel
Fashion designers support Varsity Brands in the case, an effort to fight for design protection.
Fashion Industry Contributions Favor Clinton
Clinton is seen as a president the industry can work with, while Trump is considered more unpredictable…