North America
North America
Supply Chain
Articles
Reaching Consumers In Spite of Inflation
It’s hard to say which is a bigger topic in the daily news: inflation or the blistering weather. One thing for sure is they both seem inescapable, with inflation now…
Consumers
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Fashion & Natural Fibers
Microplastic pollution from synthetic textiles can be found all over the world — from Mount Everest, the highest point on the planet, to the Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench…
Consumers
Infographics/Charts
Things to Know about Consumers & Inflation in Mexico
Things to Know about Consumers & Inflation in Mexico
Consumers
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
How Fashion Can Give the People What They Want
On World Oceans Day this past June, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior issued an order that aims to reduce the sale and distribution of single-use plastic products and packaging,…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter
July 2022
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Benchmark prices collapsed over the past month. Before expiring, the July NY/ICE futures contract lost 30% of its value in just a couple days, falling from 144…
Retail/Brands
Articles
What Do Parents & Students Want?
Although one tired teacher took to Twitter in early June begging companies to hold off on Back-to-School ads until August, students in the U.S. return to their classrooms anytime from…
Supply Chain
Articles
Why Microplastic Pollution is Still Fashion’s Concern
Although numerous residents of New Jersey are still openly bemoaning the plastic bag ban that took effect in May, millions of people around the globe are participating in Plastic Free…
Consumers
Articles
Made in the USA
In a few short days, America will be celebrating its independence and all things American. And even though most apparel sold in the States is made offshore, there is a…