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US Sourcing Shift to Vietnam Continues in August
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Cotton Prices Fall in September as Storm Damage is Assessed
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Auto Deceleration Depresses August Retail Sales
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Apparel Imports Drop for Second Consecutive Month
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Consumers Dip into Savings to Boost Spending
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