Breaking with Restraint

Jobs, taxes and the national debt are still on the lips of every politician and pundit.  Yes, it is the Age of Austerity.  But that has not stopped U.S. shoppers…

Keeping It Fresh

When companies have one product that stands as the cornerstone of their business, they often do not want to stray too far for fear of losing loyal customers.  But in…

Athletic Apparel: A Robust Market

Hoping for a Positive Holiday

This holiday season promises to be a positive one for retailers, even though the industry does not expect the gangbuster business of last year. While Back-To-School yielded higher than expected…

Where do Chinese Consumers Shop for Clothing

Chinese Consumers’ Sources of Trend Ideas

Chinese Consumers’ Preferred Retail Channels by Tier

Tiered Chinese Consumers’ Reasons for Buying New Apparel

Spelling It Out

Although women may want to head home and relax after working all day, very often they are pulled into extending their day, whether with colleagues, children, or significant others.  Retailers…

How Influential Are Promotions to Chinese Consumers