Insights
Data and analyses of consumer attitudes, preferences and shopping habits.
Made in the USA
In a few short days, America will be celebrating its independence and all things American. And...
Things to Know About Consumers & Inflation
Things to Know About Consumers & Inflation
Gen Z is the Future
Brands and retailers believe Gen Z is the future. But it’s not just treating them well...
Success in the Extended-Size Market
It’s kind of funny/not funny how the fashion industry still considers single-digit sizes the norm just...
Things to Know About Water Temperature & Laundering Habits
Things to Know About Water Temperature & Laundering Habits
Summer Fashion Trends
Two seemingly dichotomous trends are taking place this season: the “coastal grandmother” and “feral girl summer.”...
Celebrating the Blue Jean
It’s been nearly a century and a half since the humble blue jean was born. Back...
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
Gen Z is the Future
Brands and retailers believe Gen Z is the future. But it’s not just treating them well...
Leveraging Collaboration for Profit
Whether they work from home, go in to an office or school, attend events, or just...
Success in the Extended-Size Market
It’s kind of funny/not funny how the fashion industry still considers single-digit sizes the norm just...
Why Resale Isn’t Going Away
It could be argued Macklemore made shopping for secondhand clothes cool. After all, his song “Thrift...
How Customer Experience Indicators Can Drive Business
When considering new apparel purchases, consumers have much to contemplate style, fit, quality, price and comfort...
Brands Stepping Up Their Sustainability Game
As consumers become more aware of sustainability, some fashion brands are making concerted efforts to not...
Better Omnichannel Experiences
A handful of pre-pandemic years ago, Target announced it was going to remodel its stores, add...
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
Made in the USA
In a few short days, America will be celebrating its independence and all things American. And...
Monthly Economic Letter June 2022
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Movement in benchmark prices was mixed over the past month. The July NY/ICE...
Monthly Economic Letter May 2022
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most benchmark prices increased over the past month. Chinese prices decreased. The July...
Invest in Our Planet
It’s been more than half a century since the world’s first Earth Day, when 20 million...
Monthly Economic Letter April 2022
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most benchmark prices increased over the past month. Open interest is shifting out...
Brands Stepping Up Their Sustainability Game
As consumers become more aware of sustainability, some fashion brands are making concerted efforts to not...
