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The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ website is an information hub for economic data, surveys and insights, news, and updates related to consumer attitudes and behaviors, as well as the global cotton supply chain.
What We Do
We develop and provide thorough and objective data and information to trade and consumer media, the textile/apparel supply chain, brands and retailers as well as curious consumers. For nearly three decades, the Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey has measured consumer attitudes and behaviors related to the apparel and fashion industries, sustainability, home textiles, shopping and retail, fiber selection and preference, personal care items, and more.
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Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Once the Holidays Wrap, These are the Retail Trends to Expect for 2025
We’re at the precipice of the year-end holidays and the New Year sits in the wings, waiting to step into the spotlight. For retailers, it’s a time to examine what…
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Check It Out: Why Cotton Fits Best in the Current Fashion Landscape
It’s the end of the year, and while winter has many people dreaming of curling up with a soft blanket and a good book, the reality is usually mad dashes…
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Where to Find Stability Amid Uncertainty in Current State of the Industry
It’s the end of the year, time to take stock and… what’s this? Gap profits are up, Target’s Q3 profits dropped significantly, and potentially everyone is wondering how new tariff…
Economic Newsletter
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