Pumping Up Activewear

Are women are buying more fitness apparel because they are determined to get in shape, or because ath-leisure fits the U.S. mindset at the register and on the runways? Whatever…

Aligning With the Stars

From endorsement deals and lines bearing a celeb’s name, to stars answering the question of “who” they’re wearing on the red carpet, the apparel and footwear industry is not only…

Hope Springs

This year’s long, hard winter has been blamed for everything from slow housing starts to sluggish retail sales.  Now that the warmer spring temps have supplanted sub-zero readings, numerous businesses…

Denim’s Renewal

Everyone has a favorite pair of denim jeans — until they start fraying or ripping.  At one time, some funky patches might have helped to cover the holes and prolong…

Sizing Solutions

Fit remains an essential component for shoppers looking to buy something new. So both online and brick and mortar retailers are looking toward high tech solutions in an effort to…

Eastern Expansion

China’s retail sales are expected to rise 13% in 2014, according to its vice commerce minister. And a former Japanese commerce official says China is the world’s fastest-growing major retail…

The Denim Dialogue

With the Kingpins Show and Texworld wrapping up this week, those in the denim industry got a chance to see the next evolution of treatments and techniques. The options are…

Reviving Consumer Demand for Home Textiles

The turnaround in the U.S. housing market has resulted in stronger home textile sales, but quality issues threaten to hamper future sales potential. Eight of the top 10 U.S. home…

The Art of the Tweet

While social shopping channels like Facebook stores did not catch on as originally thought, retailers and brands continue to hone their usage of social media, often with creative methods. Kantar…

Clothing Changes That Impact Satisfaction

Retailers and brands have unprecedented access to direct feedback about the experiences customers have with their apparel purchases. Research reveals that unfavorable consumer opinions about clothing purchases could be detrimental to…