Government and Trade
Retail Apparel Prices Fall in April
The overall CPI fell 0.4 percent last month, as gas prices dipped.
— May 16, 2013
Amid Bangladesh Fallout, Cambodian Factory Collapses
Shoe factory floor falls in, killing at least three.
— May 16, 2013
Splits Develop Over Bangladesh Safety Plans
More European brands and retailers joined the Bangladesh fire and safety accord with unions on Wednesday, while the divisions grew among American companies.
— May 16, 2013
Japan Q1 GDP Growth Surges
The country's economic growth comes as luxury players release encouraging sales figures out of the country.
— May 15, 2013
Group Seeks Ban on Uzbekistan Cotton Imports
The International Labor Rights Forum filed a formal complaint on Wednesday with U.S. Customs and Border Protection because of the country’s use of forced labor.
— May 15, 2013
Topshop Parent to Sign Bangladesh Accord
Britain’s Arcadia Group said it will sign the binding Bangladesh fire and safety accord with unions, despite doing a small amount of business in the country.
— May 15, 2013
As Europeans Sign On, U.S. Retailers Divided Over Bangladesh Accord
It is becoming increasingly clear that many U.S. companies remain reluctant to join the accord and are trying to craft an alternative, according to sources.
— May 14, 2013
