Washington–Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.3% in May over the same month … [Read more...]
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Apparel, Accessories Sales Increase Help April Retail Sales Rise Higher Than Expected
Washington—The U.S. Commerce Department today released April retail sales figures that were much better than anyone expected … [Read more...]
May 13, 2013 -
Study: Imports Lower Consumer Prices While Creating U.S. Jobs
Washington—To coincide with “Imports Work Week” May 6 to 10, several U.S. trade associations released a new study that shows … [Read more...]
May 8, 2013 -
Week in Review: Top Fashion Stories on the Web
New York—While next week, NY Market Week, kicks off Sunday with both Cinco de Mayo and AccessoriesTheShow, there’s been no … [Read more...]
May 3, 2013 -
NRF: Mother’s Day Spending to Rise 11% This Year
Washington–“A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may become inveterate enemies, husbands may desert … [Read more...]
May 2, 2013 -
Commerce Dept: March Retail Falls Most in 9 Months
Washington—March retail sales fell the most in nine months as employment slowed, gas prices rose while bad weather and the … [Read more...]
April 12, 2013 -
NRF Launches Campaign to Enhance Retail Industry’s Perception
Washington–Does retail suffer from a perception problem? The National Retail Federation (NRF), the largest retail trade … [Read more...]
April 11, 2013 -
Leading Trade Groups Tout “Imports Work” Week, May 6 to 10
Washington––Highlighting the role that imports play in the U.S. economy—and the world for that matter—is the focus of the … [Read more...]
April 11, 2013 -
Report: Despite Federal Government Cuts, April Retail Import Cargos Still Rise
Washington—Import cargo volumes at major U.S. retail container ports are expected to rise 2.7% in April, helped by customs … [Read more...]
April 10, 2013 -
NRF: Shoppers’ Easter Spending to be Flat With Last Year?
Washington—American shoppers looking to buy their Easter best this year may likely spend no more than they did last year. … [Read more...]
March 20, 2013 -
Commerce Dept: February Retail Sales Best Since September 2012
Washington—Despite concerns that the increased payroll tax and higher income taxes on wealthy Americans would hinder 2013 sales, … [Read more...]
March 13, 2013 -
NRF: St. Patrick’s Day to Bring Green to Retailers This Year?
Washington–St. Patrick’s Day may not have the gift-giving attributes that Valentine’s Day and other holidays have, but the … [Read more...]
March 6, 2013 -
