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Consumers

Things to Know About Inflation & the Consumer – U.S. Edition (Wave 3)

Things to Know About Inflation & the Consumer – U.S. Edition (Wave 3)

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Consumers

Things To Know About Inflation & The Consumer – Mexico Edition (Wave 3)

Things To Know About Inflation & The Consumer – Mexico Edition (Wave 3)

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Retail/Brands

Who Should Really Be the Focus of “New You” in 2023?

The holidays are over so of course headlines are screaming “New Year, New You,” with everything from the latest paleo diet book to fitness plans being foisted upon the public.…

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Supply Chain

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…

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Consumers

Supply Chain Insights – Disinfecting Wipes

What U.S. Consumers Look for in Wipes

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Retail/Brands

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.…

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Consumers

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,…

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Supply Chain

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…

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Retail/Brands

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…

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Retail/Brands

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…

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