Trends and Analysis
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Cautious Note Struck at Altagamma
Retailers may be by their very nature optimistic, but most of those speaking at the Altagamma fashion and luxury goods conference here Tuesday had a somber...
— Jun 11, 2008
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Container Traffic: Slow Through Summer
Container traffic levels at the nation's largest ports have continued to fall, as economic difficulties persist, a trend that experts predict will carry...
— Jun 10, 2008
Wal-Mart Lauds Winning Model as May Sales Rise 9.8%
The Wal-Mart cheer may have been a little bit louder and a little bit stronger this year at the discounter's annual shareholders meeting.
— Jun 9, 2008
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ASR's Holiday Show Looks to Cost, Novelty
As the economy stumbles, budget-conscious items and screen-printed T-shirts topped retail buyers' lists at the holiday edition of the ASR trade show.
— Jun 4, 2008
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Searching for a Safe Haven for Spring
May market may have been rife with revelry and industry events, but lingerie basics, not fashion, were the top items on the menu.
— Jun 2, 2008
Industry Sheds Jobs in April
The common theme running through the U.S. Labor Department's employment report was the loss of jobs â¿¿ in the apparel and textile industry, the retail...
— May 5, 2008
Tax Rebate Checks: Will They Spend or Save?
Consumers began receiving their tax rebate checks last week, and at least one retailer is trying to live up to its motto of "saving people money so they can...
— May 5, 2008
