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Apparel and Textile Imports Slide
U.S. economy and waning consumer demand drive apparel and textiles down in September.
Department Store Jobs Slashed in October
Overall jobless rate reaches highest level since 1994.
Unemployment Rises
Stocks rebound in early trading despite the bleak job picture.
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The federal government is launching a pilot program to help importers meet more stringent consumer product…
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Federal help welcomed despite concerns over bureaucracy.
Men’s Wear Prices Dip 0.4% in September
Men’s apparel prices fell 0.4 percent in September, despite fears that inflationary pressures would drive…
Retail Shares Rise
Index seesaws throughout day.
Retail Prices of Women’sApparel Fall
Retail prices of women's apparel fell a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent in September, despite fears…
Men’s, Boys’ Prices Rise in August
Wholesale prices for domestically manufactured men’s and boys’ apparel increased 0.4 percent from August and…
Wholesale Apparel Prices Down 0.7% in September
Prices for all apparel dropped 0.2 percent in the month, but increased 0.9 percent compared to September 2007.
Retail Shares Dive Again as Outlook Darkens
Investors pushed stores? shares down on persistent fears shoppers will freeze their spending well into next…
Retail Stocks Slide Again
After a rebound, index down 4 percent on consumer fears.
Retail Stocks Rally
Dow, S&P Retail both set records in big bounce as the selling finally stopped.