North America
North America
Supply Chain
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Monthly Economic Letter March 2018
Movement in international benchmark prices was mixed over the past month, with NY futures and the A Index increasing, South Asian prices flat to lower, and Chinese prices stable.
Retail/Brands
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Cotton as a Fall Fabric
Spring means all things light and airy when it comes to warm weather apparel. But during the recent New York Fashion Week shows, cotton proved it isn’t only the darling…
Consumers
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Price, Quality, and Style
There is a consumer-clothing trend to buy fewer, longer lasting items often at higher price points. But Americans have a complicated relationship with price and apparel. According to the Cotton…
Consumers
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Bricks Over Clicks?
Ecommerce Still Presents a Lot to Gain, a Lot to Overcome
Retail/Brands
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Consumers Value Everyday Performance Features
If shoppers are going to make an investment, they want clothes that will not just last, but will work for them.
Consumers
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In Apparel, It’s Fast Fashion Versus Sustainability
Consumers worldwide say that sustainability influences their apparel purchases
Supply Chain
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Monthly Economic Letter February 2018
Despite some significant upward movement, most cotton prices are either even or lower than one month ago.
Consumers
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The Fine Art of Generational Appeal
Using data to zero in on the exact preferences to give consumers exactly what they want, no matter their age.
Consumers
Articles
The Humble Tee, Elevated
Athleisure and high-end streetwear trends have stepped up the T-shirt game with luxury designers
Consumers
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Sharing Product Info on Intimate Level Key to Retail Future
Retailers mine every available opportunity to learn more about the consumer and share brand or product information so people can make informed decisions