North America
North America
Retail/Brands
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New Technology
When it comes to buying new clothes, most consumers still want to make their purchase in an actual store. But online shopping has made some things so easy that people…
Consumers
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The Indoor Generation
Have you ever looked at people who work or exercise outside when it's bitterly cold or oppressively hot and thought, "How are they out there on a day like today?"…
Consumers
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Global Lifestyle Monitor: Colombia
Colombia is a growing market for clothing brands and retailers. Consumers spent $10.1 billion on clothing in 2017, and this number is expected to grow 118% by 2030.
Supply Chain
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Monthly Economic Letter January 2019
NY futures and the A Index decreased throughout December before stabilizing in January. Chinese and Pakistani prices were stable over the past month. Indian prices moved slightly lower.
Retail/Brands
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Analysts Advise Preparing for 2019 Slowdown
Consumers turned out in droves during Holiday 2018, giving retailers the gift of a strong start to the New Year. Whether they shopped online or at brick and mortar locations,…
Consumers
Articles
Getting Outfitted for Fitness in 2019
It's that time of year when the last of the decorated Christmas cookies are eyed with ambivalence: to eat or not to eat. Of course, no sooner is the decision…
Supply Chain
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Monthly Economic Letter December 2018
Movement in global cotton prices was mixed over the past month, with values for NY futures moving slightly higher, values for Chinese prices moving slightly lower, and the A Index…
Consumers
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Consumer Outlook Good (For Now)
While shoppers have been spending well over the holidays, analysts expect to see a slowdown in certain sectors of the economy come the New Year, something that could affect how…
Supply Chain
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Why Fiber Content Labels Matter
If it seems like consumers are very often price-driven when it comes to their clothing purchases, they are. But some in the apparel industry say consumers, as well as manufacturers,…
Consumers
Articles
How Gen Z is Redefining Influencers
If the children really are our future, brands and retailers better be prepared to have a digital relationship with them.