North America
North America
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
The Fashion Week Buzz: The Spring Scene Will Be Full of Natural Fibers
The New York Fashion Week and New York Men’s Day events wrapped last week, and it was clear from both runway shows and presentations that natural fibers like cotton will…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Why Natural Fibers Fit the Season’s Cozy Sleep/Loungewear Trends
Temperatures recently began cooling across much of the United States, even bringing frost warnings to parts of the Midwest. Inevitably, pumpkin spice everything starts popping up and thoughts turn to…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Quality & Durability Sought for All That Back-to-College Stuff
There’s a scene in the movie The Tender Bar, which is set in the 1970s and 80s,where the protagonist arrives for his first day of college. He’s alone, carrying only…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Beyond Price: How to Deliver to Parents & Kids This Back-to-School Season
The average parent is always looking for deals but perhaps even more so this Back-to-School (BTS) season, due to worries about rising costs and growth. This means retailers should expect…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
The Rise of Plastic-Free Fashion Amid Health Concerns Associated with Synthetic Fibers
When one thinks of Plastic Free July, the challenge to avoid all manner of plastic bottles, cups, and containers likely comes to mind. To be sure, that’s a central concern…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Why Natural Fibers are a Fashionable Option During Plastic Free July
The hazy days of summer are here and so is Plastic Free July. The global movement is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, whose vision is to see…
Supply Chain
Articles | Economic Data/News
Cotton and the Supply Chain: Challenges & Opportunities in 2025
Tariffs, and the uncertainty around them, represent the latest challenge to the fashion industry and cotton supply chains. The corresponding implications for costs are just one factor decision makers are…
Supply Chain
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
This is How Brands Can Ride the Wave to Help the Oceans
It’s that time of year when thoughts of sand and surf take hold. Swimming, jumping the ocean waves, snorkeling, and whale watching are all part of the summer picture. And…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Consumer Research
How These Brands are Winning with Co-Created Content
Connecting with today’s consumer is no easy task. Sure, there are more ways to reach them thanks to the internet, but there is also more competition for their attention —…