18 Apr Democrats Blast Trade Talks Ahead of Obama Asia Trip
The Democratic members of Congress said Wednesday they still have serious concerns about the Transpacific Partnership pact that remains under negotiation and that the fast-track...
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26 Feb US trade rep says TPP key to Congress agreeing to pass TPA
"We'll have the votes, provided we bring back a good agreement. Our focus now is to bring back a good agreement including in agriculture," Froman...
22 Feb Nike names 2 more architecture firms for World Headquarters expansion
The company said it has selected two architecture firms to join Portland-based ZGF Architects LLP: Pelli Clarke Pelli, led by co-founder Cesar Pelli, and SRG...
03 Feb Chinese New Year: ‘Flood’ of Top Brands Now Marketing to Chinese Residents of North America
Just as no national marketer would miss the opportunity to extend greetings and/or special offers to consumers during the Christmas season, so too are a...
15 Jan Holiday sales up 3.8 pct, retail trade group says
Holiday sales rose 3.8 percent from last year, a major retail trade organization said Tuesday, spurred by deep clothing discounts and the convenience of shopping...
15 Jan Nike to debut Jordan Brand stores called Flight 23
The Jordan Brand is opening the first of what it envisions to be a nationwide chain of retail stores. Also, Jordan Brand president Larry Miller...
10 Jan Nordstrom Expands Store Network – Analyst Blog
In keeping with its store expansion strategy, Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) plans to open a new Nordstrom rack store each in Queens, New York and Brandon,...
19 Dec Anxious retailers stretch holiday hours
With a week to go before Christmas, retailers are in full battle mode, with many unveiling plans to keep their stores open for marathon stretches...
07 Dec U.S. unemployment rate drops to 7%, lowest since 2008
In its report Friday, the Labor Department said that the nation's employers added 203,000 non-farm jobs in November and that a large part of them...
06 Dec Baucus Adds Park As Finance Committee International Trade Counsel
"There's big things to do on the trade agenda. We have to draft these free-trade bills and agreements. Baucus is dedicated to passing them, and...