SGalvez
Manager, Corporate Communications
Supply Chain
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Monthly Economic Letter January 2019
NY futures and the A Index decreased throughout December before stabilizing in January. Chinese and Pakistani prices were stable over the past month. Indian prices moved slightly lower.
Retail/Brands
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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
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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…
Supply Chain
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Monthly Economic Letter December 2018
Movement in global cotton prices was mixed over the past month, with values for NY futures moving slightly higher, values for Chinese prices moving slightly lower, and the A Index…
Consumers
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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…
Supply Chain
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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,…
Consumers
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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.
Retail/Brands
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Customer Service
It's no secret that customers are more demanding than ever. Advances in technology have certainly made shopping more convenient, but have also led to a consumer that's more impatient and…
Retail/Brands
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Email Marketing That Really Delivers
Want to win a trivia night? Then you should know the world's first email was sent back in 1971. Sure, an MIT programmer working on a project that was basically…
Retail/Brands
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Don’t Call It “Used”
A classic scene in the cult movie classic "Party Girl" shows Parker Posey's character Mary parting with some of her designer clothes at a consignment shop to make rent. The…