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Men’s Prices Rise in May
Men’s apparel prices edged higher in May.
Retail Apparel Prices Fall in May
Driven largely by discounting, women's retail apparel prices eased in May, dropping a seasonally adjusted 0.5…
May Retail Sales Better Than Expected
The government's tax rebate checks are giving some much-needed relief to retailers.
Women’s Wear Prices Drop in May
Overall retail prices rise in month, led by higher energy costs.
Juicy Couture Expands With New Shops, Sleepwear
Pitching itself as "comfort food" in economically uncertain times, Juicy Couture continues its ongoing…
Fed: Sluggish Economic Activity
U.S. economic activity was generally weak in April and May across the country, according to the Federal…
Strategic Dialogue Seeks to Improve U.S.-China Relations
Getting the U.S.-China economic relationship "right" in the 21st century will be a key focus of the fourth…
Industry Imports Slide in April
The U.S. economic slowdown continues to effect apparel and textile imports.
Apparel and Textile Imports Fall
The U.S. economic slowdown is having an impact on textile and apparel imports.
May Unemployment Rate Jumps 0.5%
The U.S. employment picture deteriorated further in May, with the economy losing 49,000 jobs in the month and…
Unemployment Rises in May
Department stores and manufacturing shed jobs, but specialty stores add to payrolls.
Supreme Court Lets Stand Credit Card Web Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a lower court ruling that credit card companies can't be held…
Report Cites Gaps in Port Security
Despite improved U.S. port security and container inspections, holes in the system might be exploited by…
Report: U.S. Ports Still Not Terror-Proof
GAO sees progress but also points to flaws in verification measures.
Nicaragua Fights to Hold Trade Gains
Nicaragua emerged as one of the new kids on the sourcing block in the wake of the Central American Free Trade…