Tracking tax reform: Late Friday, the Senate approved its version of comprehensive tax reform legislation. AAFA has been tracking the process and encouraging Congress to advance legislation that lowers tax burdens, simplifies the tax code, and makes U.S. operations more internationally competitive. With House passage of a different version last month, Senate action sets up a joint House-Senate conference that is expected to yield a bill that can be signed by the President before the end of the month. In the meantime, members are encouraged to review provisions with their tax advisors and provide input to AAFA – please contact Steve Lamar to share your comments.

Accessories Market dates for 2018: The Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA), in collaboration with Gemini Shippers, has announced the Accessories Market Dates for 2018 – mark your calendars.

Advertising in the new year: Looking to expand your visibility within the apparel and footwear industry in 2018? Ask us about opportunities in this AAFA Weekly Brief newsletter and the aafaglobal.org website! For a broader role in AAFA’s events and high visibility webinars, members are encouraged to start a sponsorship discussion with AAFA’s Megan Balkovic.