Trump tariff war with China sends U.S. retailers on buying binge

Warehouses throughout the United States are at record capacity with Chinese imports of all kinds – microwaves, vacuum cleaner filters, swimwear, furniture – stacked to the ceiling,…

U.S. holiday sales set to break records in surprise boon to retail

The holiday shopping season, a crucial period for retailers that can account for up to 40 percent of annual sales, brought record-breaking online and in-store spending this…

Estée Lauder, Spelman College partner to attract alumnae into the beauty industry

Dubbed ‘Let’s Talk Beauty: ELC x NAASC’, the dynamic program includes panel discussions and networking opportunities for Spelman alumnae with ELC leaders. In particular, alumnae will have the…

China forecast to pass US in retail sales this year

Retail sales in China are expected to hit $5.64 trillion, an increase of 7.5 percent over 2018, while Americans are likely to spend $5.53 trillion, a 3.3…

Texworld and Apparel Sourcing branch out for September 2018

The main event of this 44th edition of Texworld will be the launch of a new trade show dedicated entirely to leather. Dubbed Leatherworld, the event will…