North America
North America
Consumers
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COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in China
A Year in Review: Consumers Look Ahead
Consumers
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Earth Day 2021
Remember last year when COVID-19 shut down the world, and the environmentally minded were hopeful it would be good for the planet? Well, that didn't happen but from April 20-22,…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter April 2021
The latest USDA report featured a small decrease in global production (-276,000 bales to 113.0 million) and a small increase in global mill-use (+387,000 bales to 117.8 million). An upward…
Consumers
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The Comfort & Reliability of Cotton
After more than a year of pandemic-related stress, anxiety and sadness, people could use a laugh. And that's part of what Cotton Incorporated's latest "The Fabric of Our Lives®" campaign…
Consumers
Supply Chain
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The Benefits of Natural Fibers
One can often see signs in parks that say, "Take only memories and pictures. Leave only footprints." They serve as a gentle reminder for park visitors to be responsible so…
Consumers
Articles
Showing Some Love
In the wake of COVID-19, it is many the brand that's trying to find its footing, figure out what makes a difference and connect with the consumer. Take Krispy Kreme:…
Retail/Brands
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Fashion & Clothing Durability
The pandemic has been a lot of things. But to the fashion resale market, it's been a windfall. There's nothing like being stuck in the house for a year to…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter March 2021
Most benchmark prices increased throughout February but decreased in early March.