Consumers
Consumers
Data and analyses of consumer attitudes, preferences and shopping habits.
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The 2020 Consumer Outlook
While retailers are still focused on the holiday season, which is expected to increase about 4 percent over last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), varying economic indicators…
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Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Like music, movies, or TV shows that can be downloaded at a user's convenience, successful direct-to-consumer (DTC) apparel brands fill a niche, one that shoppers can easily navigate, on their…
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Giving Apparel New Life
Tomorrow is America Recycles Day, the annual initiative by Keep America Beautiful that's dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. And some forward-thinking apparel makers and retailers are looking to…
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2019 Holiday Shopping Intentions: Video
Shoppers say they’d like to give and get clothing as a gift this year. Cotton-rich clothing like t-shirts, jeans and sweaters top the list. Melissa Bastos, our director of consumer…
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Modern Holiday Magic
There's an iconic scene in the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story where Ralphie and his brother go see Santa in a department store. There are two things that seem…
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Reinventing Denim
Ask the average person what they think of when they think of denim, and they'll likely describe the average five-pocket jean. But denim brands and apparel designers have taken creativity…
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Here’s Why Size Inclusivity Should Start Young
Brands that offer extended sizing stand to win, both in the eyes of the consumer as well as their bottom lines. Coresight Research puts the 2019 women's plus-size apparel market…
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Repositioning For the Conscious Consumer
Now that consumers are becoming more conscientious shoppers, it seems everyone from artisan-produced luxury labels to discount mass retailers are positioning themselves to appeal to those seeking more sustainable product.
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Connecting With the Hispanic Market
Despite divisions that seem to make headlines everyday, America continues to be the melting pot of the world. And while their growth has slowed, the U.S. Hispanic population is steadily…