Blue Jeans and Black Ink

Denim jeans in 2009 made up 14% of apparel purchases by consumers aged 13 to 18, the highest among all age groups, according to Monitor data.
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Young, Impressionable, and on Mom's Budget

Tweens represent a consumer group with a lot of buying influence, but no money of its own, which means retailers have to appeal to moms and dads, too. more

Picking Up On Social Cues

"The mobile phone is the mall of the future." - Oona McSweeney, Stylesight. more

The Sharply Dressed Man

"I'm seeing that men are taking their wardrobe back and having a renewed interest in clothes." - Sid Mashburn, owner, Sid Mashburn. more

Hot Stuff

"This year could easily be a significant year of change for the sports industry as people are poised to play more and, hopefully, spend more." - Tom Cove, president, SGMA. more