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Global Lifestyle Monitor: India
Indian consumers spent $87.9 billion on clothing in 2017, representing 6% of all consumer expenditures.
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Global Lifestyle Monitor: Germany
German consumers spent $73 billion on clothing in 2017, continuing its steady growth since the global recession of 2008.
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Global Lifestyle Monitor: Colombia
Colombia is a growing market for clothing brands and retailers. Consumers spent $10.1 billion on clothing in 2017, and this number is expected to grow 118% by 2030.
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Global Lifestyle Monitor: China
Online and mobile shopping is tremendously popular in China. While just over half (52%) of the population regularly uses the internet (at least once a week), 59% say they prefer…
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…