Retail/Brands
Retail/Brands
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
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New Experiences & Stores
Despite the fact that COVID-19 is still creeping around the nation, enough people have received vaccines that not only is "opening up" part of the national lexicon, but "getting back"…
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Preparing for a Comeback
After more than a year where pajamas and athleisure took center stage in many a wardrobe, industry experts see denim making a strong return in the near future. The thinking…
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Showing Some Love
In the wake of COVID-19, it is many the brand that's trying to find its footing, figure out what makes a difference and connect with the consumer. Take Krispy Kreme:…
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Fashion & Clothing Durability
The pandemic has been a lot of things. But to the fashion resale market, it's been a windfall. There's nothing like being stuck in the house for a year to…
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Data Privacy Laws
For nearly a year, consumers have been spending more time online -- and generating more data with every minute that passes. Companies like to mine that data to send targeted…
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The Value of a Review
When was the last time you went to a new restaurant without checking Yelp or Google reviews? The same held true for checking movie reviews. It used to be vital…
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How to Survive & Thrive
If the pandemic was hard on major retailers who have doors and customers nationwide along with a strong internet presence, small businesses weren't about to get a pass. And like…
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The Year of Take Back
Even though a surge in COVID-19 cases and post-election stress didn't exactly make for a holly, jolly Christmas season, American consumers pushed holiday retail sales to a 3 percent increase…
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Carving Out Loyalty
It's kind of funny/not funny how retail and personal relationships can seem so similar. This past year has been more than tough for both. Some managed to survive, even thrive,…