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Taking on the Outdoors
For outdoor enthusiasts, exercising or partaking of activities in a natural environment goes without saying. Hiking, biking, kayaking, and so many more pursuits encompass the enjoyment of exercising while enjoying…
Consumers
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Fashion Influencers
Celebrities and endorsements have been around since the dawn of ...well, celebs themselves. From Charlton Heston plugging Van Heusen Century shirts to Wilt Chamberlain's endorsement of Botany' 500 suits, the…
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…
Retail/Brands
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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…
Retail/Brands
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Global Consumer Insights – Mexico
Robust growth projections of Mexico’s apparel spending have motivated brands such as H&M, Gap, Abercrombie, and Amazon to enter and expand in the market. Despite this development, cultural, retail, and…
Retail/Brands
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Global Consumer Insights – Japan
Clothes shopping affinity, frequency, and impulse purchasing has declined in Japan over the past fifteen year. Yet, the growing popularity of online shopping offers brands the opportunity to tap into…
Retail/Brands
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Global Consumer Insights – China
The projected doubling in China’s apparel market will be driven by its upper middle class. The upper middle class in China is projected to grow from 8% of the population…
Consumers
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Pure and Natural
When shopping for a new shirt, dress, shorts and the like, consumers might be struck by how many cotton products cover the retail floor. At least, it seems that way…
Retail/Brands
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Global Consumer Insights – India
By 2030, India is expected to become the world’s third largest apparel market with spending on clothes projected to more than double. Brands such as H&M, Gap, and Juicy Couture…
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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…