Retail/Brands
Retail/Brands
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
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Yes, There Are Other Ecommerce Platforms
If you’re an apparel brand these days, you’ve got Amazon to the left of you, demanding consumers to the right, and here you are: stuck in the middle with merch.…
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Private Labels
Gartner L2 recently noted that U.K. supermarket sales have been rebounding. Part of this is due to shoppers spending £85 million (over U.S. $104 million) more on private label groceries…
Consumers
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Technology & Personalized Experiences
Millennials and Gen Z use technology at lightning speed, endlessly cruising from video to messaging to news to email with tireless dexterity and engagement. Older generations, meanwhile, are quick to…
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Here’s Why “Made in USA” Matters
This Labor Day marks the 125th anniversary of the national holiday that celebrates and honors the American worker. For a lot of people, it's a day that symbolizes the end…
Consumers
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Taking It Personally
It used to be consumers all pretty much shopped the same way: if they needed something, they went to the store to get it. These days, there is still Point…
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Being Digitally Savvy
China is still an economic powerhouse, despite the fact that its growth is slowing. The country's economy grew 6.2 percent in the second quarter, down from 6.4 percent the period…
Consumers
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10 Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
With the start of a new school year rapidly approaching, consumers and retailers alike are gearing up for Back-to-School shopping. Learn what is on parents’ shopping lists with Cotton Incorporated’s…
Consumers
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‘Tis the (School) Season
The fireflies may be swirling, and lines at the ice cream stand are long. But for many a parent, summertime is Back-to-School (BTS) season. For some, it's a matter of…
Consumers
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The Power of a Storefront
If traditional retail had a crush on pop-up shops a few years ago, one could say they've now entered into a long-term relationship. Brick-and-mortar locations have been losing ground to…
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#activewear
A quick Instagram search for #activewear will quickly reveal joggers, sleeveless tops, yoga pants, and more are being worn not just for workouts, but for travel, hanging with friends, and…