Setting a New Pace in Activewear

Where synthetics once dominated in athletic apparel, today more brands and retailers are giving people the innovative cotton activewear that surveys indicate they want: comfortable performance apparel that wicks away moisture and dries faster. more

Back-to-School Season Gets Passing Grade

The back-to-school shopping season remains the second largest retail push after holiday - but jittery consumers had retailers worried, pulling out all the stops, with promotions that began even before the school year ended. more

Improving Brick by Brick

In apparel store retailing, that means making the most of each customer's visit. On average, a man spends about 89 minutes and a woman 110 minutes shopping in stores for clothing each month, according to the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ survey. more

The Big East

China's booming economy may prove to be key to the global economic recovery. Though exports are down, domestic spending is up - a boon to other export nations, including the U.S. more

Sociable Retailing

Imagine finding a great pair of jeans, asking your friends' opinions, and ultimately making a purchase - all while in the confines of Facebook. more