In Brief
Keynotes announced for AAFA Executive Summit! Each year, the AAFA Executive Summit brings together top executives from retail, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessory brands from around the globe. This March 1-3 in Washington, D.C., Todd Kahn of Coach and Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett will keynote the event. Additionally, Governor Mitt Romney will be a special guest speaker. This year's theme, "Rebels, Influencers, & Transformers," will include insights from thought leaders representing Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Company, Birchbox, Loomia, Lululemon Athletica, New Balance Athletics, Inc., Strypes, Shopshops, TexOps, The Doneger Group, and Xcel Brands! See today’s press release.

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Government Relations opportunities: Did you know that the Government Relations Committee hosts a conference call every month to discuss recent trade, legislative, and political developments, and how they may impact your business? The group meets for its monthly call this afternoon. To enroll in the committee, contact Steve Lamar.

Hear from AAFA CEO and Board Leadership: AAFA staff continues to receive many calls and e-mails with regard to the changing of the guard that is happening this month. We're hearing concerns around a number of issues including NAFTA, trade with China, border adjustability taxes, tariffs, Made in USA, and what potential tariffs or tax laws could mean for your business. Rest-assured, AAFA is actively engaged with leadership in Washington on all fronts. Stay tuned for additional member updates. In the meantime, remember to register for our member-only call this Thursday, January 12. See AAFA Events below.

See all of AAFA’s latest letters, comments, and testimony here.

Congress and government agencies solicit comments on a range of issues that may affect your business – find a list of comment opportunities here.