Clothing Prices at Four-Year Low
The latest consumer price index (CPI) report from the Labor Department revealed a continuation of a negative trend in the apparel component of the CPI Index since September 1998. Production moving to countries with cheap labor, stiff competition, and changing shopping habits favoring large discount stores are some reasons cited for the decline.
See "Clothing Prices at Four-Year Low", The New York Times, August 19, 2002