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North America
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New Merchandising Plans
The coronavirus pandemic saw spending drop 6.6 percent in March and 12.6 percent in April, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. It did increase 8.8 percent in May, according to…
Supply Chain
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More of a Reality?
When COVID-19 ground everyday life to a halt, the impact on the retail industry was immediate and severe. The fashion industry, which offers anywhere from twelve to many dozens of…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Pivot Your Marketing
This is going to take a while. COVID-19 was so seismic in its intensity, recovery won't be instantaneous. Americans are known for their impatience, but the virus forced everyone to…
Consumers
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A Tale of Two Generations
States have been slowly reopening after the coronavirus pandemic saw stores, schools, work, and life in general shutdown months ago. For Gen Z and Millennials, COVID-19 marked yet another crisis…
Consumers
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Home Textiles in Mexico – Supply Chain Insights
Mexican consumers spent Mex$44.3 billion (USD 2.3 billion) on home textile products in 2019. While a drop in spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected in 2020, this market…
Retail/Brands
Consumers
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Home Textiles – Supply Chain Insights
U.S. consumers spent $66.4 billion on home textile products in 2019. While a drop in spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected in 2020, this market is projected to…
Retail/Brands
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Fast-Tracked Retail Change
At this point, the stories about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted retail are plentiful, and most of them aren't pretty: store closures, bankruptcies, furloughs, and a reduction in consumer…
Consumers
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Stop the Synthetics
As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the nation, gyms and workout studios had to close their doors. The stay-at-home orders led many fitness fans to turn to home workout routines.…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Easing Fears & Growing Sales
After a couple of months with nothing to do but binge watch TV or go for quick grocery runs, consumers around some parts of the country are watching stores slowly…