In a fifth season episode of The Office, Meredith’s character made it clear that casual Friday apparel could be taken much too far. That was way back in 2008, when…

It’s been more than two years since COVID-19 shut down the world and turned life, including retail, on its ear. Stores and brands scrambled to serve customers while operating within…

It’s been more than half a century since the world’s first Earth Day, when 20 million Americans called for greater protections for the planet. The Earth Day movement continues tomorrow,…

Things to Know About COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico (Wave 10)

Things to Know About COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico (Wave 10)

Things to Know About COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in the U.S. (Wave 10)

When it comes to sustainable shopping, consumers have preferences regarding what they’d like to buy. And industry experts say opportunity awaits the retailers that truly hear and respond to customer…

“Home is where we should feel secure and comfortable.” —  Catherine Pulsifer, author After two years of spending a lot of time at home, who could blame consumers if they…

Things to Know About Home Textiles – U.S. Edition

The U.S. has been living with COVID for two years, and nobody knows that more than parents of young children. “Between remote schooling and playdates being cancelled, children’s routines are…