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Apparel CEO applies advocacy background to new industry

Juanita Duggan has strong ideas on touting economic impact of clothing and shoes; plans new ‘museum'-like offices in Washington. Duggan When Juanita Duggan was approached about taking the reins at the American Apparel & Footwear Association, she wasn't certain it was the right fit for her. Her years as a leader in the association and lobbying world had given Duggan the chance to represent many industries, from wine and spirits to tobacco to food processors to forest and paper products—but never clothing and shoes. It helped, though, that she worked retail in college and had actually sewed many of her own clothes when she was young. On making the shift to the… Read More