Insights
Data and analyses of consumer attitudes, preferences and shopping habits.
The Extended Size Market: Video
Standard size clothing does not fit a growing number of consumers and this group is increasingly vocal about their needs.
Those Pesky Kids Are Showing Up
Millennials and Gen Z consumers are said to have a “social first” mindset, where they care about how something is made, what it’s made...
The 2020 Consumer Outlook
While retailers are still focused on the holiday season, which is expected to increase about 4 percent over last year, according to the National...
Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Like music, movies, or TV shows that can be downloaded at a user's convenience, successful direct-to-consumer (DTC) apparel brands fill a niche, one that...
Giving Apparel New Life
Tomorrow is America Recycles Day, the annual initiative by Keep America Beautiful that's dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. And some forward-thinking apparel...
2019 Holiday Shopping Intentions: Video
Shoppers say they’d like to give and get clothing as a gift this year. Cotton-rich clothing like t-shirts, jeans and sweaters top the list....
Modern Holiday Magic
There's an iconic scene in the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story where Ralphie and his brother go see Santa in a department store....
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
Explosive Ecommerce
After some fears that trade tariffs and a shorter purchasing period might affect 2019's holiday sales, it turned out stores and brands could breathe...
Self-Disruption in Retail
If you've been to any sort of panel discussion in the last couple of years, you've likely heard the word "disruption" thrown around pretty...
Enchanting Holiday Numbers
When people think about the magic of the holidays, it's more likely they're conjuring thoughts of twinkling lights and gingerbread houses than mobile optimization...
2019 Holiday Shopping Intentions: Video
Shoppers say they’d like to give and get clothing as a gift this year. Cotton-rich clothing like t-shirts, jeans and sweaters top the list....
Modern Holiday Magic
There's an iconic scene in the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story where Ralphie and his brother go see Santa in a department store....
AI & Machine Learning
Some amazing -- as well as some downright freaky -- innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning were detailed at the recent Decoded Future...
Here’s Why Size Inclusivity Should Start Young
Brands that offer extended sizing stand to win, both in the eyes of the consumer as well as their bottom lines. Coresight Research puts...
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
Monthly Economic Letter January 2020
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Indian and Pakistani prices were stable over the past month. Other benchmark prices...
Giving Apparel New Life
Tomorrow is America Recycles Day, the annual initiative by Keep America Beautiful that's dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. And some forward-thinking apparel...
Repositioning For the Conscious Consumer
Now that consumers are becoming more conscientious shoppers, it seems everyone from artisan-produced luxury labels to discount mass retailers are positioning themselves to appeal...
Monthly Economic Report September 2019
The latest USDA report featured decreases to world production and mill-use figures. The global harvest forecast for 2019/20 dropped 709,000 bales to 124.9 million,...
Here’s Why “Made in USA” Matters
This Labor Day marks the 125th anniversary of the national holiday that celebrates and honors the American worker. For a lot of people, it's...
Monthly Economic Letter August 2019
The latest USDA report featured a slight decrease to the 2019/20 production forecast (-179,000 bales, from 125.8 to 125.6 million) and a larger decrease...
