North America
North America
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Heading to World Cotton Day, Here’s What Consumers Really Think of Cotton
In a matter of days, countries around the globe will be recognizing World Cotton Day, an event held annually on October 7 as both a celebration of cotton and an…
Supply Chain
Articles | Consumer Research
Don’t Miss These Opportunities Presented by Clothing Labels
New York Fashion Week just wrapped, and with it and all the crowds, glamour, and fabulous apparel. But one of the most important parts of any garment – something that’s…
Newsletter
September 2023
Monthly Economic Letter September 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks moved higher and then lower over the past month. Current values for most prices are near those posted one month ago. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Here’s Why Brands Should Use More Natural Fibers – And Some Who Already Are, With Success
With wildfires, drought, flooding, and a never-before-seen tropical storm that hit the desert areas of California recently, climate change is dominating headlines around the globe. Concurrently, consumers are interested in…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Reaching Gen Z & Millennials: Different Social Platforms Call for Different Content Every Time
There are 8 billion people in this world. And of them, 60 percent, or 4.88 billion, are active social media users. In the U.S., that number jumps to 74 percent.…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Despite Decreased Inflation, Back-to-School May Be Impacted
Inflation is at its lowest point in more than a year – three percent in June, down from 9.1 percent in June 2022. Yet, the continuation of increased prices, albeit…
Newsletter
August 2023
Monthly Economic Letter August 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks moved higher over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a large decrease to the forecast for global production…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Buckle Up: The Metaverse is Coming to Retail & Young Shoppers Are Ready
Way back in the 1992 in his book Snow Crash, author Neal Stephenson coined the word “Metaverse,” a space he saw as a successor to the internet and a virtual…
