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Articles | Consumer Research
With Consumers Pulling Back on Holiday Spending, this is What They Plan to Buy
If one thing defines the holiday outlook this season, it’s “uncertainty.” While some outlets expect consumers to spend more, others are predicting a decrease. One thing that remains steady is…
Articles | Consumer Research
Why Comfort is Now King in Men’s & Women’s Bottoms
It’s no secret consumers took to their pajamas and loungewear all day long during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it has been years since the World Health Organization called an end…
Press Releases | October 15, 2025
Press Releases | October 7, 2025
Articles | Consumer Research
This is Why World Cotton Day is Celebrated Around the Globe
Ever since 2019, World Cotton Day has been celebrated on October 7 to highlight the role cotton plays worldwide in job creation, poverty reduction and maintaining economic stability in cotton-producing…
Articles | Consumer Research
Why Natural Fibers Fit the Season’s Cozy Sleep/Loungewear Trends
Temperatures recently began cooling across much of the United States, even bringing frost warnings to parts of the Midwest. Inevitably, pumpkin spice everything starts popping up and thoughts turn to…
Articles | Consumer Research
Quality & Durability Sought for All That Back-to-College Stuff
There’s a scene in the movie The Tender Bar, which is set in the 1970s and 80s,where the protagonist arrives for his first day of college. He’s alone, carrying only…
Articles | Consumer Research
Beyond Price: How to Deliver to Parents & Kids This Back-to-School Season
The average parent is always looking for deals but perhaps even more so this Back-to-School (BTS) season, due to worries about rising costs and growth. This means retailers should expect…
Press Releases | June 2, 2025
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
The Evolution of Denim: Celebrating Blue Jean’s Birthday
Later this month marks the birthday of one of fashion’s most iconic pieces: the blue jean. “Born” on May 20, 1873, this anniversary date is a tribute to the denim…