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U.S. apparel imports dropped in November, further evidence of the declining consumer demand that has…
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Store foot traffic and sales in the U.S. both fell significantly during the all-important Holiday 2016…
Vietnam to Finish as Strong Number Two Supplier of US Apparel in 2016
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Vietnam Gaining Share of Shrinking US Apparel Imports
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