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June 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: Despite some evidence of weakness in the manufacturing sector, recent indicators suggest that the U.S. economy continues to expand. Rising home prices and record stock values have lifted…
Retail/Brands
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Global Consumer Insights – Germany
Over the past fifteen years, German consumers’ shopping frequency and impulse purchases have declined, although they remain more quality-conscious and impulsive than their American counterparts. Brands must be adept at…
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Global Consumer Insights – United Kingdom
Along with shoppers in Europe and the U.S., UK consumers have reduced their shopping frequency, become less impulsive, and are shopping at lower-priced retail channels over the past fifteen years.Realizing…
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Global Consumer Insights – Turkey
Due to intense retail development over the past fifteen years, Turkish shoppers have shifted away from unorganized outlets such as independent stores and street markets towards specialty retailers. Contrary to…
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Global Consumer Insights – Italy
Although Italians’ affinity for clothes shopping is among the highest globally, they are more pragmatic shoppers. As store displays are the top source of clothing inspiration among Italian consumers, brands…
Consumers
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An Iconic Staple
Denim has always been a tried-and-true staple item here in the U.S. While the relatively recent athleisure trend may have affected America's denim sales, jeans remain the top bottomswear item…
Consumers
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Sustainability Concerns
As one of the largest nations in the world, America has seemingly boundless access to natural resources. This perception has helped create a populace that -- while having an interest…
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Monthly Economic Letter February 2018
Despite some significant upward movement, most cotton prices are either even or lower than one month ago.