North America
North America
Consumers
Articles
Keeping It Fresh
When companies have one product that stands as the cornerstone of their business, they often do not want to stray too far for fear of losing loyal customers. But in…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Enhancing the Experience
Consumers may still shop at their favorite apparel stores, but increasingly they are hitting the Internet first. Some prefer to research the store’s offerings, or ask friends for their opinion…
Consumers
Articles
Hoping for a Positive Holiday
This holiday season promises to be a positive one for retailers, even though the industry does not expect the gangbuster business of last year. While Back-To-School yielded higher than expected…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Making a Comeback
For years now, U.S. apparel makers have off-shored their manufacturing, affecting not only apparel workers in the States, but also entire local economies. Today, just 2% of apparel in U.S.…
Retail/Brands
Articles
The Kids Are Alright
It is great to be an American tween: old enough to know what is trendy, yet blithely ignorant of U.S. and global economics. So, even though Mom and Dad might…
Consumers
Articles
Spelling It Out
Although women may want to head home and relax after working all day, very often they are pulled into extending their day, whether with colleagues, children, or significant others. Retailers…
