Retail/Brands
Retail/Brands
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
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The Baby Boomer & Retail
Last year, Millennials officially overtook Baby Boomers as the largest living generation in the U.S. It had marketers salivating. After all, more consumers means more money, right? It turns out,…
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Is the Mall Really Dead?
Last winter, the post-holiday season was pretty dismal for those in retail. As stores were shuttering doors or closing down altogether, more than one headline asked if malls were going…
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Activewear Sales
With the many stories touting the strength of athleisure apparel mixed with the aisles of workout apparel in stores, it may come as a surprise that consumers spent less on…
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Seamless Retail
Every week we read about the flux that retail is experiencing. But whether consumers are shopping for new clothes in-store or online, the bottom line is they're still purchasing apparel.…
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A Digital Assist
Go into any hardware, home goods, or electronics store and you'll likely see digital assistants that will help to remotely turn off lights, play music, place a takeout order or…
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Denim is Growing
Denim is about as American as apple pie. Yet, it's seen its share of competition here from athleisure apparel. Is it still beloved? Of course. But do other markets like…
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Changing Seasons
There's a law of science called the Pareto principle, colloquially known as the 80/20 rule, which states roughly 80 percent of the effects come from 20 percent of the causes.…
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Back-to-School 2017
Determine what parents prioritize when making apparel purchasing decisions for their children. By ensuring their clothing items are favorites in and out of the classroom, brands and retailers can gain…
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Athleisure Category Remains Strong
A cursory look at the activewear industry might lead one to think the market is having a rough time. Store closings and lowered earnings announcements from major players will do…
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Finessing Final Preparations
It's hard to figure out who thinks summer flies by faster: kids or their parents. But for retailers and apparel brands, the all-important Back-To-School (BTS) season is anticipated nearly as…