In a meeting with members of Congress, National Retail Federation (NRF) executives pushed an agenda of job creation, greater availability of credit, and the avoidance of "mandates and regulation that discourage growth," such as a value added tax (VAT).

LGI Network data shows that watch sales were on the rise this spring, with timepieces at the lowest and highest price points faring particularly well.

Two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) acknowledged that the deal reached last week by members of the Kimberley Process (KP) regarding rough diamond exports from Zimbabwe's Marange region could help end the alleged human rights abuses in that area.

Two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) acknowledged that the deal reached last week by members of the Kimberley Process (KP) regarding rough diamond exports from Zimbabwe's Marange region could help end the alleged human rights abuses in that area.

A new consumer survey from American Express suggests that while the majority of Americans remain committed to keeping their debt in check, the summer season might prompt shoppers to ease open their pocketbooks on spontaneous spending.

As the launching pad for some of the industry's biggest names, the JA New York Summer Show's New Designer Gallery has been an annual mainstay, with this year's gallery set to showcase the most innovative and intriguing of offerings from 10 promising new designers.