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U.S., EU Negotiators Vow to Advance T-TIP Talks, Textile Proposal Made
U.S. and European fashion industries have a big stake in T-TIP.
Retail Employment Rises Across the Board
Specialty stores and department stores boosted payrolls last month.
Luxury Retail Lining Up for Washington D.C.
CityCenterDC has played a key role in redefining the shopping experience in downtown Washington, putting the…
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Citing New FTC Study, NRF Renews Call for Patent Reform
Retailers are pressing for patent reform legislation to crack down on frivolous patent litigation.
Bangladesh Alliance Cites Progress in Key Areas in Third Annual Report
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety said it has made progress on "high-priority" critical repairs in…
Cambodia Posts Largest Apparel Import Decline Among Top 10
Overall textile and apparel imports fell in August, traditionally a peak shipping month.
IMF Cuts Forecast on U.S. Economic Growth, Advanced Economies
Global trade growth is well below the pace of the prior three decades, the IMF said, warning that antitrade…
White House South by South Lawn Showcases the Future of Innovation
The music, arts and tech festival on the south lawn of the White House focused on the big ideas shaping…
DOL Adds Textiles and Leather From Vietnam to Child Labor List
The U.S. watch list added 14 new products from Vietnam to its "List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced…
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Credit Card Fees
The case could have implications for retailers embroiled in a separate legal battle against credit card…
Industry Groups Say Pay Reporting Requirement Burdensome
The EEOC and Obama administration argue too many workers are not given equal pay for equal work.
House Passes Bill Delaying Labor Department’s Overtime Rule
WASHINGTON — Retailers lauded a bill passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday night that would…
Felicia Pullam Named to Key Commerce Post
Pullam will draw from her experience at Commerce to oversee a key government textile division.
Debate Stirs More Industry Concern About Candidates’ Trade Positions
Candidates' positions on tax and regulatory reform were hailed by some industry officials.
White House Unveils South by South Lawn Lineup
President Obama is teaming up with the organizers of SXSW to host his own music, arts and film festival at…