Trending Toward Value in Japan

Since the record-breaking earthquake and devastating tsunami, Japan has been top of mind for concerned citizens across the globe. Even before this disaster, though, savvy Japanese consumers were held in high esteem by designers and retailers looking to woo this trendsetting group. more

Purchasing Power

Raw cotton’s volatile price increases have made many in the industry jittery, too. Yet new research from Cotton Incorporated shows that consumers are actually willing to pay more than what a potential fiber price increase would entail. more

Creating a Greener Closet

Prior to the 1970s, it was not unusual for companies to dump garbage and chemicals into the ecosystem, or spew thick, black smoke into the blue skies, all in the interest of manufacturing and economic progress. more

The Digital Dialogue Goes High-End

Luxury brands, formerly content to stand on the sidelines of social media, are increasingly entering the fray in hopes of wooing consumers with new and edgy content. more

Capitalizing on the Consumer

As consumer confidence and jobs are returning to the American landscape, the apparel world is abuzz with news of mergers and acquisitions. more