Retail/Brands
Retail/Brands
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
Retail/Brands
Articles
Cultural Differences
If a company is successful here in the great big USA, it follows that it could be just as prosperous elsewhere. However, that is not always the case. Cultural differences…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Smart Shopping
Based on early Back-to-School (BTS) traffic, consumer spending is expected to enjoy a healthy increase this season, with apparel being a main component. And a good BTS bodes well as…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Becoming Socially Adept
Retailers are constantly being urged to up their social media presence. But that doesn’t mean they should simply join another social network and then forget about it. In the rush…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Consumer Rewards
In the competitive world of retail, the grand prize is a loyal customer. But with today’s expansive apparel shopping choices — from mass market to department stores, independent boutiques to…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Upward Bound
Unemployment numbers are down and summer retail sales are up in the U.S. A good portion of the purchasing increase may be related to a seasonal boost, but certain gauges…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Taking High-Low to New Heights
More than 30 years ago, Halston and JC Penney made history with the first high/low, designer/retailer collaboration. The pioneering venture did not resonate with critics, however, who felt Halston was tainting…
Retail/Brands
Articles
A Virtually Perfect Fit
When shopping for apparel online, many consumers get around their apprehension that something won’t fit or feel right by walking away from their computers and going into the desired store…
Retail/Brands
Articles
The Gender Divide
The more things change among male and female shoppers, the more they stay the same. Men might be taking more of an interest in fashion than their dads did, but…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Small-Batch Goes Mainstream
Perhaps credit goes to the hipsters, but consumers are showing an increased interest in products that are local, sustainable, curated, hand-crafted and the like. And a number of websites are…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Exercising Growth
Imagine customers visiting a shopping center 100 times or more per year. If that sounds crazy, consider this: 44% of health club members use their gym 100 times annually, according…