North America
North America
Supply Chain
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
What to Expect (Think Cozy & Fun) in the ‘23 Home Textile Market
Just as clothing styles change each year, so do trends in home fashions. And home textiles are no exception. Colors, textures, fibers, and fabric development all play important parts in…
Newsletter
March 2023
Monthly Economic Letter March 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks moved slightly lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a slight increase to the global production figure…
Consumers
Infographics/Charts | Consumer Research
Things To Know About Inflation & the Consumer – U.S. Edition (Wave 4)
Things to Know About Inflation & the Consumer – U.S. Edition (Wave 4)
Retail/Brands
Articles | Consumer Research
These Tech Firms Want to Lift Customer Loyalty
Retaining customer loyalty has been a concern for brands and retailers since, well, forever. But factors like online shopping and social media made things more complicated. And then COVID took…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Here’s Why Brands Are Leaning into Natural Fibers
When it comes to sustainability, apparently there is a disconnect between what shoppers want and what retailers offer. In a survey from First Insight, the predictive analytics firm found consumers…
Newsletter
February 2023
Monthly Economic Letter February 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Movement in cotton benchmarks was mixed over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured decreases to forecasts for global production (-332,000 bales…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
How is the Economy Affecting Apparel Shoppers?
Even though inflation has decreased steadily for six months, unemployment is at its lowest level in half a century and U.S. single-family housing starts increased by double digits in December,…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Retail: Here’s How Holiday Performed & What to Expect from Shoppers in ‘23
After enjoying a strong holiday season, economists are predicting a slowdown in 2023 amid concerns about a recession. And they want retailers to be prepared. But first, the good news.…
Consumers
Infographics/Charts | Consumer Research
Supply Chain Insights – Disinfecting Wipes
What U.S. Consumers Look for in Wipes
Newsletter
January 2023
Monthly Economic Letter January 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Movement in cotton benchmarks was mixed over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured decreases to global cotton production (-332,000 bales, from…