North America
North America
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
In the Age of GLP-1s, Plus-Size Offerings Shrinking Faster Than Women
It seems you can’t watch TV, ride the subway or scroll a social platform without being hit with some sort of semaglutide or GLP-1 ad. And Americans are responding to…
Supply Chain
Articles
From Farming to Fashion, the Trends Shaping the Cotton Industry for 2026
A year drawing to a close marks a time of reflection for many. And for two of the industry’s relentlessly hopeful sectors – farming and retail – it’s also a…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter December 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were stable over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest revisions to USDA estimates included slight reductions to the estimates for global…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Here’s What to Know About Gen Alpha – Today’s Youngest Shoppers
Now that marketers have their heads wrapped around Gen Z and what they’re all about, it’s time to give a warm welcome to Generation Alpha, the youngest crop of consumers…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter November 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were flat or lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE Since the U.S. government entered a shutdown on October 1st, there was…
Consumers
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
This is How Brands Are Using AI to Transform Holiday Retail Planning
The holiday shopping season has begun, and it may be a tough season this year, based on earlier forecasts. As always, retailers are going all out to attract shoppers both…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
With Consumers Pulling Back on Holiday Spending, this is What They Plan to Buy
If one thing defines the holiday outlook this season, it’s “uncertainty.” While some outlets expect consumers to spend more, others are predicting a decrease. One thing that remains steady is…