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Kristi Ellis

Bureau Chief, Washington

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Broad Coalition Calls on USTR to Relist Alibaba on Counterfeit List

The AAFA and others are imploring U.S. officials to increase oversight of the web giant's commitments to…

Consumers More Worried About Cyber Attacks, Support One Standard

Nearly half of the survey's respondents said they have been notified their personal information may have been…

Nanette Lepore Files Lawsuit Against Bluestar Alliance

Fashion designer Nanette Lepore accuses Bluestar of breach of contract and "shoddy" licensed products.

Senators Pressure Administration on Travel Goods Benefits

Industry groups and apparel and accessories brands are seeking a broader expansion of duty-free benefits for…

Obama and Renzi Tout Close Economic Ties

Obama backed Renzi's economic reforms and voiced support for T-TIP.

Apparel Prices Fall in September

Women's and men's apparel prices drove the decline in overall apparel prices last month.

Sourcing Shifts Impact U.S. Denim Imports

While still a primary supplier to the U.S. in women's denim, China has been experiencing rising labor costs…

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

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

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.