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Save the Date: NAW’s 2009 Executive Summit

As the economic slowdown creates all-time lows, business owners fear that the upcoming fiscal year may become a recurring nightmare. But what one association wants to prove is that wholesaler-distributors... Read more

Economists: All Signs Point to Deflation

Consumer prices dropped in October by 1.0 percent – the largest decline ever measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and a sure sign to economists that prices are deflation.... Read more

October Gasoline Prices Lowest Since 2005

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today wholesale energy and gasoline prices dropped dramatically in October – ultimately, a stark indication of decreasing demand resulting from the global economic downturn.... Read more

Q&A: NAW’s Jade West

For business executives, a new administration could bring a new laundry list of concerns to present. But Jade West, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors senior vice president of government relations, found... Read more

NRF: Fewer Online Retailers Expect Sales Increase This Holiday Season

Though the Internet will remain a popular destination for shoppers this holiday season, fewer retailers expect their sales to increase significantly, according to a recent survey. The National Retail Federation... Read more

U.S. Exports Rise by 16.9 Percent

U.S. exports have risen since January by 16.9 percent to $1.41 billion in September, to levels 8.8 percent higher than in 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. “Although... Read more

Retail Cargo Traffic Now Estimated to be Lowest Since 2004

Experts now predict that 2008 retail cargo traffic will be the lowest since 2004 – a sign of cautious behavior from retailers this holiday season. The National Retail Federation now... Read more

Back-to-School Sales: What Do They Say of the Holiday Season?

In attempts to prepare for the upcoming and largely unpredictable holiday season, retail stores and experts debate whether they can rely again on back-to-school sales figures for answers. Including back-to-college... Read more

With China as Leading Clothing Exporter, U.S. Trade Associations Demand Fair Practice

As world trade growth slipped to 6 percent last year, U.S. trade associations and experts still debate about how its nation can possibly fare in a global clothing market with... Read more

Hot Topic: Organic Cotton and Clothing

Jeans and T-shirts: fashion staples for the consumer, but also environmental statements for apparel companies — that is, with the use of organic cotton. Grown sans the use of harmful... Read more

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