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The AAFA and others are imploring U.S. officials to increase oversight of the web giant's commitments to…
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Nanette Lepore Files Lawsuit Against Bluestar Alliance
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Women's and men's apparel prices drove the decline in overall apparel prices last month.
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Obama Eases More Trade Restrictions With Cuba
New U.S. actions easing restrictions on trade with Cuba could eventually pave the way for industry exports to…
Department Stores, Specialty Stores Sales Weak in September
In the overall economy, retail sales rose 0.6 percent.
FDA Says Limited Authority Restricts Safety Oversight of Cosmetics
The personal-care products industry supports cosmetics regulatory reform at the FDA.
U.S. Requests WTO Panel on China’s Export Restraints
The U.S. filed a case against China at the WTO in July charging that it is using unfair trade practices that…
Bangladesh Alliance Suspends Seven Factories, Five for Lockable Exits
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Supreme Court Hears Samsung, Apple Patent Infringement Damages Case
Fashion designers support Apple and outline concerns about the potential for the case to hurt fashion and…
Saks Jandel, Washington’s Iconic Store, Closing Doors
It catered to a 'who's who' of first ladies, socialites, celebrities and power brokers in the nation's…
U.S. Lifts Ban on Jadeite, Ruby Stones and Jewelry from Myanmar
Retailers and jewelry companies see a further opening in trade with the country.