We have updated our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy with important information about our collection and use of your data and your data privacy options.

Featured

Featured

Supply Chain

Finding Stability

One year ago, cotton prices were soaring and the apparel industry feared consumers would react by curtailing spending. Although prices on cotton apparel did increase, shoppers have continued or increased…

Read More

Consumers

COURTING THE MEXICAN APPAREL CONSUMER

Economic and demographic factors have converged to propel Mexico’s financial growth and attract new commercial pursuits within the country. According to The Economist, Mexico may be one of the ten…

Read More

Consumers

Consumer Perspectives on “Green” Apparel

Environmental activism among consumers has steadily progressed due to more individuals adopting eco-friendly habits. Consumers’ eco-sensitive attitudes and behaviors can be understood as a form of enlightened self-interest. More than…

Read More

Consumers

Constant Comment

Love that shirt? Write a glowing online review. Hate that shirt? Lodge an online complaint. Online reviews are now ubiquitous – and while some say that could leave a store…

Read More

Consumers

Driving Demand for Denim Jeans

Denim jeans represent an estimated $60 billion global market1 for retailers, but recent cost-cutting measures (e.g., thinner fabrics, changes in fiber content, etc.) have caused significant performance issues and dissatisfaction…

Read More

Consumers

Actively Multi-Tasking

Exercise enthusiasts have long embraced activewear that does double duty beyond a workout.   And thanks to more novel crossover pieces, such as a skirted capri or UPF 50 climbing pants,…

Read More

Consumers

Getting Intimate

Today’s intimates are so varied in color, style, sexiness and fun they bear almost no resemblance to underthings of even the recent past.  But one thing has not changed: how…

Read More

Retail/Brands

Curating Experiences

Perhaps door-to-door salesmen were the first experiential marketers, holding out brushes and vacuums for potential buyers to try on the spot.  Today’s experiential marketing incorporates gigantic, attention-grabbing product displays, interactive…

Read More

Consumers

Clothing Changes That Impact Satisfaction

Clothing Changes That Impact Satisfaction

Retailers and brands have unprecedented access to direct feedback about the experiences customers have with their apparel purchases. Research reveals that unfavorable consumer opinions about clothing purchases could be detrimental to…

Read More

Retail/Brands

Holiday 2013: A Cotton Clothing Carol Retail

Holiday 2013: A Cotton Clothing Carol

This holiday season, clothing retailers can heed the warnings of ghosts of purchases past to influence the present and the future sales. Customer reviews of clothing purchases will impact what…

Read More