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US retail sector urged to capitalise on omnichannel opportunity
The comments around bolstering the omnichannel experience came as part of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) third annual State of…
Signs of ‘gradual recovery’ despite US apparel import volumes fall in January
US apparel imports, according to the latest data from OTEXA for the month of November, fell by more than 3.4%…
Improvement in US import cargo volumes expected for March
The Global Port Tracker from NRF and Hackett Associates notes that while there are many uncertainties about the economy, import cargo volumes…
US January imports lowest for nearly three years
The Global Port Tracker from NRF and Hackett Associates notes that with the US economy slowing and consumers worried by rising interest…
Top Stories last week on Just Style…
Here are last week’s top trending stories on Just Style: NRF says US recession in 2023 ‘unlikely’ The National Retail…
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WEEK IN REVIEW: US recession or not – fashion supply chain will feel the pinch
Leading US companies including Ford, McDonalds and UPS - and business experts - remain divided on whether high-interest rates, challenging…
Will Section 301 tariffs be lifted and what will it mean for the future of apparel, footwear and textiles?
The American apparel, footwear and retail industries which claim higher costs linked to tariffs are significantly pressuring US brands, retailers…
US December imports will mark start of dramatic slowdown
The Global Port Tracker from NRF and Hackett Associates notes that while monthly cargo numbers for the US repeatedly broke…
US October retail sales spike as holiday mood sidelines inflationary woes
“October retail sales data confirms that consumers continue to stretch their dollars on household priorities, including gifts for family and…
US retail sector concerned by new contractor proposal
The rule could result in more people being deemed employees instead of “independent contractors”, that are granted federal protections like…