Playing Favorites

The fashion industry has historically moved in seasonal cycles, as evidenced by the fall/winter and spring/summer fashion weeks that place around the world. In recent years, some retailers and brands…

Storytelling with Cotton

When consumers talk about their favorite things to wear, they mention comfort, fit, and how the item makes them feel good. And more often than not, their favorite clothes are…

Reviving Consumer Demand for Home Textiles

The turnaround in the U.S. housing market has resulted in stronger home textile sales, but quality issues threaten to hamper future sales potential. Eight of the top 10 U.S. home…

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…

Bait & Switch

Scrambling to keep costs low in the face of historic cotton price highs several years ago, retailers and manufacturers began swapping out cotton for synthetics.  And while cotton prices have…

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…

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…