Analysts Advise Preparing for 2019 Slowdown
Consumers turned out in droves during Holiday 2018, giving retailers the gift of a strong start to the New Year. Whether they shopped online or at brick and mortar locations, consumers
…
Getting Outfitted for Fitness in 2019
It's that time of year when the last of the decorated Christmas cookies are eyed with ambivalence: to eat or not to eat. Of course, no sooner is the decision made to eat one (or five)
…
Consumer Outlook Good (For Now)
While shoppers have been spending well over the holidays, analysts expect to see a slowdown in certain sectors of the economy come the New Year, something that could affect how consumers
…
Why Fiber Content Labels Matter
If it seems like consumers are very often price-driven when it comes to their clothing purchases, they are. But some in the apparel industry say consumers, as well as manufacturers,
…
How Gen Z is Redefining Influencers
If the children really are our future, brands and retailers better be prepared to have a digital relationship with them.
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Analysts Advise Preparing for 2019 Slowdown

Consumers turned out in droves during Holiday 2018, giving retailers the gift of a strong start to the New Year. Whether they shopped online or at brick and mortar locations, consumers responded to stores that created a seamless shopping experience, with apparel coming in as one of the biggest winners of all.

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Getting Outfitted for Fitness in 2019

It’s that time of year when the last of the decorated Christmas cookies are eyed with ambivalence: to eat or not to eat. Of course, no sooner is the decision made to eat one (or five) of the holiday treats than a guilt-inducing exercise bike commercial comes on. Such are the scenarios that inspire New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. And this annual cycle of gluttony and guilt is as good for activewear sales as it is for the fitness industry in general — even if it’s just fleeting.

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Consumer Outlook Good (For Now)

While shoppers have been spending well over the holidays, analysts expect to see a slowdown in certain sectors of the economy come the New Year, something that could affect how consumers spend for the rest of 2019.

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Why Fiber Content Labels Matter

If it seems like consumers are very often price-driven when it comes to their clothing purchases, they are. But some in the apparel industry say consumers, as well as manufacturers, would do well to focus as much on the fiber content and care labels as they do on cost, whether the clothes are being sold online or in-store.

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How Gen Z is Redefining Influencers

If the children really are our future, brands and retailers better be prepared to have a digital relationship with them.

Continue reading →

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