Insights
Data and analyses of consumer attitudes, preferences and shopping habits.
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....
Reinventing Denim
Ask the average person what they think of when they think of denim, and they'll likely describe the average five-pocket jean. But denim brands...
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...
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...
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
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...
Holiday Forecast Strong for 2019
This holiday season, retailers have 1,440 minutes per day, or 37,440 minutes total between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And every one of those minutes will...
Yes, There Are Other Ecommerce Platforms
If you’re an apparel brand these days, you’ve got Amazon to the left of you, demanding...
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
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...
The Benefits of Getting Technical with Cotton
If anyone doubts the staying power of cotton, consider that it was used 7,000 years ago for clothing in Ancient India, according to The...
