Retail/Brands
Retail/Brands
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Scenes From NYFW: Cotton’s Role in Modern Fashion
Sure, it was cold. Sure, the streets were wet and slushy at times. But it was New York Fashion Week in February, which made bearable, especially when there were so…
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Here’s How It Went and How It May Go: Retail in 2026
Despite uncertainty before the holiday season, retail sales saw strong growth, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). But spending wasn’t equal among age and economic classes. And that gap…
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
This is How Brands Are Using AI to Transform Holiday Retail Planning
The holiday shopping season has begun, and it may be a tough season this year, based on earlier forecasts. As always, retailers are going all out to attract shoppers both…
Articles | Consumer Research
With Consumers Pulling Back on Holiday Spending, this is What They Plan to Buy
If one thing defines the holiday outlook this season, it’s “uncertainty.” While some outlets expect consumers to spend more, others are predicting a decrease. One thing that remains steady is…
Press Releases | June 5, 2025
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
At NRF’s Big Show: Holiday Recap & What’s in Store for 2025
For those in retail, you know the New Year is officially here when you find yourself on the floor of the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York. And…
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Once the Holidays Wrap, These are the Retail Trends to Expect for 2025
We’re at the precipice of the year-end holidays and the New Year sits in the wings, waiting to step into the spotlight. For retailers, it’s a time to examine what…
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
This is How AI Will Benefit Consumers & Their Retail Experience
For years, retailers have had the ability to collect data from customers with the idea that they would use it to offer consumers more personalized products and experiences. But too…