Consumers
February 12, 2026
Consumers & Brands Explain Why These Pieces Are the Foundation of Every Wardrobe
Despite all the trends we see coming down the runways or on social media, certain basic fashion items are ubiquitous, worn by men, women and children around the world –…
Retail/Brands
January 29, 2026
Here’s How It Went and How It May Go: Retail in 2026
Despite uncertainty before the holiday season, retail sales saw strong growth, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). But spending wasn’t equal among age and economic classes. And that gap…
Retail/Brands
January 15, 2026
New Year Wellness & Fitness? Here’s How Apparel Brands Can Help Consumers Reset
The wellness economy is one that “enables consumers to incorporate wellness activities and lifestyles into their daily lives,” according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). That includes physical activity, spas,…
Consumers
December 19, 2025
In the Age of GLP-1s, Plus-Size Offerings Shrinking Faster Than Women
It seems you can’t watch TV, ride the subway or scroll a social platform without being hit with some sort of semaglutide or GLP-1 ad. And Americans are responding to…
Supply Chain
December 16, 2025
From Farming to Fashion, the Trends Shaping the Cotton Industry for 2026
A year drawing to a close marks a time of reflection for many. And for two of the industry’s relentlessly hopeful sectors – farming and retail – it’s also a…
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Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Consumers & Brands Explain Why These Pieces Are the Foundation of Every Wardrobe
Despite all the trends we see coming down the runways or on social media, certain basic fashion items are ubiquitous, worn by men, women and children around the world –…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Here’s How It Went and How It May Go: Retail in 2026
Despite uncertainty before the holiday season, retail sales saw strong growth, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). But spending wasn’t equal among age and economic classes. And that gap…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
New Year Wellness & Fitness? Here’s How Apparel Brands Can Help Consumers Reset
The wellness economy is one that “enables consumers to incorporate wellness activities and lifestyles into their daily lives,” according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). That includes physical activity, spas,…
Economic Newsletter
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter February 2026
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were flat to slightly lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a slight increase in global 2025/26…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter January 2026
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT NY/ICE futures and the A Index were stable over the past month. Chinese and Indian prices moved higher. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest revisions to USDA…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter December 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were stable over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest revisions to USDA estimates included slight reductions to the estimates for global…
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