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Keeping Up with the Fast Crowd
Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and every other form of social media have been filled with photos from the runways of the recently completed New York Fashion Week. Of course, it's not…
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Mexico’s Growing Market
When people think about who buys active apparel, they generally think of young consumers. After all, young people have more time, more energy and less aches and pains than the…
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Smart Apparel
Now that the Summer of Superhero Blockbusters has finally concluded, it's a good time to reflect on the fact that of all the heroes, only Batman is a mere mortal…
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American Made
More than 100 years ago, June of 1894 to be exact, our nation’s elected officials declared the first Monday of each September a national holiday dedicated to the American worker…
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Taking on the Outdoors
For outdoor enthusiasts, exercising or partaking of activities in a natural environment goes without saying. Hiking, biking, kayaking, and so many more pursuits encompass the enjoyment of exercising while enjoying…
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Fashion Influencers
Celebrities and endorsements have been around since the dawn of ...well, celebs themselves. From Charlton Heston plugging Van Heusen Century shirts to Wilt Chamberlain's endorsement of Botany' 500 suits, the…
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An Iconic Staple
Denim has always been a tried-and-true staple item here in the U.S. While the relatively recent athleisure trend may have affected America's denim sales, jeans remain the top bottomswear item…
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Global Consumer Insights – Mexico
Robust growth projections of Mexico’s apparel spending have motivated brands such as H&M, Gap, Abercrombie, and Amazon to enter and expand in the market. Despite this development, cultural, retail, and…
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Pure and Natural
When shopping for a new shirt, dress, shorts and the like, consumers might be struck by how many cotton products cover the retail floor. At least, it seems that way…
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Global Consumer Insights – Colombia
Colombian consumers’ love of clothes shopping has remained strong and their shopping frequency has increased over the past fifteen years. However, they have shifted their purchases to lower-priced retail channels.…