Supply Chain
July 10, 2025
Why Natural Fibers are a Fashionable Option During Plastic Free July
The hazy days of summer are here and so is Plastic Free July. The global movement is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, whose vision is to see…
Supply Chain
June 20, 2025
Cotton and the Supply Chain: Challenges & Opportunities in 2025
Tariffs, and the uncertainty around them, represent the latest challenge to the fashion industry and cotton supply chains. The corresponding implications for costs are just one factor decision makers are…
Supply Chain
June 5, 2025
This is How Brands Can Ride the Wave to Help the Oceans
It’s that time of year when thoughts of sand and surf take hold. Swimming, jumping the ocean waves, snorkeling, and whale watching are all part of the summer picture. And…
Retail/Brands
May 21, 2025
How These Brands are Winning with Co-Created Content
Connecting with today’s consumer is no easy task. Sure, there are more ways to reach them thanks to the internet, but there is also more competition for their attention —…
Consumers
May 8, 2025
The Evolution of Denim: Celebrating Blue Jean’s Birthday
Later this month marks the birthday of one of fashion’s most iconic pieces: the blue jean. “Born” on May 20, 1873, this anniversary date is a tribute to the denim…
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Featured Content
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Why Natural Fibers are a Fashionable Option During Plastic Free July
The hazy days of summer are here and so is Plastic Free July. The global movement is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, whose vision is to see…
Supply Chain
Articles | Economic Data/News
Cotton and the Supply Chain: Challenges & Opportunities in 2025
Tariffs, and the uncertainty around them, represent the latest challenge to the fashion industry and cotton supply chains. The corresponding implications for costs are just one factor decision makers are…
Supply Chain
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
This is How Brands Can Ride the Wave to Help the Oceans
It’s that time of year when thoughts of sand and surf take hold. Swimming, jumping the ocean waves, snorkeling, and whale watching are all part of the summer picture. And…
Economic Newsletter
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter June 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were range-bound over the past month.• With the nearby July NY/ICE futures contract heading into expiration, open interest has been shifting into the December contract.…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter May 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were generally stable over the past month.•Prices for the nearby July NY/ICE futures contract traded between 65 and 70 cents/lb over the past month.•Prices for…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter April 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month.• Prices for NY/ICE futures moved lower following tariff-related announcements made April 2nd. However, the decreases…
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