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Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.

Supply Chain

Finding Stability

One year ago, cotton prices were soaring and the apparel industry feared consumers would react by curtailing spending. Although prices on cotton apparel did increase, shoppers have continued or increased…

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Consumers

Clothing Changes That Impact Satisfaction

Clothing Changes That Impact Satisfaction

Retailers and brands have unprecedented access to direct feedback about the experiences customers have with their apparel purchases. Research reveals that unfavorable consumer opinions about clothing purchases could be detrimental to…

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Supply Chain

Winning in the U.S. Activewear Market

Winning in the U.S. Activewear Market

A revolution in the U.S. activewear market is being driven by the convergence of several consumer and retail trends. According to Cotton Incorporated’s 2014 Sports Apparel Survey, more than 9…

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Supply Chain

Prospects for Tomorrow’s Underwear Market

KEY INSIGHTS Deliver more personalized shopping experiences, such as online fit/sizing specialists, to increase sales and loyalty from Millennial shoppers. Expand performance technologies, such as easy care and odor resistance,…

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Top Performances

When it comes to working out, there are plenty of apparel options out there — from traditional sweats and tees, to athleisure to performance active. According to the Global Industry…

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Supply Chain

Changing Seasons

It’s that time of year when a “crisp fall day” sounds great until you find you’ve left the house dressed in attire more appropriate for summer than kicking the autumn…

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Consumers

Updating Favorites

This week at the Oscar’s, Sylvester Stallone sat in the audience after having been nominated for his supporting role as Rocky Balboa in Creed, the latest sequel to the Rocky…

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Consumers

Cotton and the Great Outdoors

Among the many scenes where one had to suspend disbelief while watching the Oscar-nominated “The Revenant” were those where frontiersman walked through icy river waters and then plodded through knee-deep…

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Retail/Brands

Getting Technical

Technology has come to fashion in a major way -- whether in wearables, high-tech fabrics or Internet of Things pieces that "talk" to the wearer.

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Supply Chain

The Great Outdoors

For people who are at one with the great outdoors, attending the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is akin to Christmas in July. From tool-equipped watches that can tighten screws to…

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