By working relentlessly with policymakers and industry stakeholders, AAFA helps protect your brand’s global reputation, its intellectual property, as well as your workers and consumers.
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Mar. 03, 2020
Steve Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, expressed encouragement today following the introduction of the SHOP SAFE Act of 2020 in the House of Representatives.
Mar. 17, 2020
AAFA sent a letter to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLATS) asking that the 7-day accelerated payments system be reinstated due to the COVID Crisis.
Mar. 05, 2020
AAFA submitted additional comments in response to questions on Special 301 testimony.
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For members who, despite their best efforts, have received a demand letter or a cease and desist letter, here are steps that should be taken in your defense.
The following guidelines should help defend against frivolous lawsuits.
AAFA has forged Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with strategic partners around the world to collaborate on reducing trade barriers, sharing best practices, and promoting innovation on behalf of our members.
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June 22, 2020 06:00 PM
Meet the honorees we are proud to recognize for 2020 and help celebrate fashion's future on the red carpet June 22!
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection
TYPE: In-Person Event
LOCATION: New York, NY
Apr. 7, 2020 03:00 PM
Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.
Members Only
TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade
TYPE: Committee
LOCATION: Conference Call
June 2, 2020 03:00 PM
June 23, 2020 02:00 PM
Review the issues of the day and discuss BPC plans over the coming months.
TOPICS: Brand Protection
July 14, 2020 03:00 PM
July 29, 2020 12:00 PM
The Committee discusses sustainability issues facing the industry and develops innovative solutions to meet those challenges.
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
July 31, 2020 08:00 AM
The Committee discusses CSR issues and develops tools, policies, and best practices to help companies address those challenges.
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Before the government implements changes to various compliance processes, agencies often solicit comments, offering industry opportunities to provide feedback on the impact of proposed rule or process changes. AAFA provides comments on behalf of the industry. We also encourage you to submit comments directly. Here is where we share the requests for comments by agency and by deadline.
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Apr. 7, 2020 02:00 PM
Learn which brands are selling well in China and why that may be the case.
TOPICS: Trade, Supply Chain, Brand Protection
TYPE: Webinar
LOCATION: Online
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