North America
North America
Retail/Brands
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Hedging on the Holiday
This year’s Back-to-School shopping season was not as strong as expected, leading many in the apparel retail industry to scale down expectations for a record-breaking holiday season. But along with…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Homegrown Retail
Americans always have something to argue about, but one thing they all agree on is the importance of buying U.S-made products. Enthusiasm for apparel that’s made in the USA continues…
Supply Chain
Articles
October 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: In a political breakdown, the U.S. government ceased all non-essential services on October 1st. The shutdown may be seen as a result of the on-going political struggle between…
Retail/Brands
Articles
From Mobile to Brick-and-Mortar
The average U.S. shopper may well be checking her cell phone while shopping for apparel in-store. But she’s not necessarily showrooming for a better deal online. Today’s savvy retailers are…
Consumers
Articles
Catering to the In-Betweens
Today’s kids are vocal about what they do and do not like — even if mom and dad control the wallet – and their spending habits are still a boon…
Consumers
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Creating Communities
With the sheer abundance of social media sites, retailers have a variety of ways to connect with their shoppers. But for those who truly want to engage with their customers,…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Big Data
If only stocking a store were as simple as sending buyers to Fashion Week and letting them check off the outfits they like best. [quote]While a good gut instinct for…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Curating Experiences
Perhaps door-to-door salesmen were the first experiential marketers, holding out brushes and vacuums for potential buyers to try on the spot. Today’s experiential marketing incorporates gigantic, attention-grabbing product displays, interactive…
Supply Chain
Articles
September 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: September marked the fifth anniversary of the collapse of the onset of the financial crisis. In the time since, the economy could be characterized as having experienced slow growth.…
Consumers
Articles
Evolving Parties
Though Fashion’s Night Out isn’t being held in the U.S. this year, retailers are still adopting its tenets: music, celebrities, catwalks and designer appearances all designed to creating a more…