Those Pesky Kids Are Showing Up

Millennials and Gen Z consumers are said to have a “social first” mindset, where they care about how something is made, what it’s made of, who makes it and the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Supply Chain Insights – Childrenswear

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…

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…

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.