Supply Chain
April 1, 2026
The Unusual Markets Where Cotton is Really Growing
Of course, people know cotton as a textile. Cotton tees, denim, dress shirts – they’re all iconic cotton categories. But cotton is gaining ground in new spaces, from performance textiles…
Retail/Brands
March 12, 2026
Why This Natural Fiber Instantly Makes a House a Home
Home décor trends may come and go (perhaps you’ve heard cabbagecore and skirted furniture are having a moment). But one thing that’s never out of style in home textiles is…
Retail/Brands
February 26, 2026
Scenes From NYFW: Cotton’s Role in Modern Fashion
Sure, it was cold. Sure, the streets were wet and slushy at times. But it was New York Fashion Week in February, which made bearable, especially when there were so…
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…
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Featured Content
Supply Chain
Articles | Consumer Research
The Unusual Markets Where Cotton is Really Growing
Of course, people know cotton as a textile. Cotton tees, denim, dress shirts – they’re all iconic cotton categories. But cotton is gaining ground in new spaces, from performance textiles…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Consumer Research
Why This Natural Fiber Instantly Makes a House a Home
Home décor trends may come and go (perhaps you’ve heard cabbagecore and skirted furniture are having a moment). But one thing that’s never out of style in home textiles is…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Scenes From NYFW: Cotton’s Role in Modern Fashion
Sure, it was cold. Sure, the streets were wet and slushy at times. But it was New York Fashion Week in February, which made bearable, especially when there were so…
Economic Newsletter
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter March 2026
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were flat to slightly higher over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured an increase for 2025/26 global production…
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…
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