Monthly Economic Letter October 2024

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were flat or higher over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured relatively minor changes to global production (+219,000 bales…

After a Series of Disruptive Years, the U.S. Economy & the Global Cotton Market Are Calming

Four years ago, fashion week shows were held online, retail stores became fulfillment centers, adults and school children stayed in pajamas and loungewear all day as many began remote work…

Things to Know About Consumers & Inflation – U.S. Edition (Wave 8)

Things to Know About Consumers & Inflation – Mexico Edition (Wave 8)

Monthly Economic Letter September 2024

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were flat or higher over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured decreases to estimates for global production (-1.2 million…

Why Leaving a Trace Is Becoming Important to Fashion

The issue of sustainability has become more common among fashion consumers. And now traceability is coming into play, as shoppers place a bigger import on knowing more about what they’re…

Consumers Still Love Ecommerce – Here’s How U.S. Can Compete

Online shopping has been the stuff of wardrobe inspiration, late night impulse buys and time saving purchases for consumers around the world. While it stands to grow exponentially in the…

Monthly Economic Letter August 2024

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT All cotton benchmarks decreased over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured decreases to figures for global production (from 120.2 to 117.6…

Monthly Economic Letter July 2024

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Movement in benchmark prices was mixed over the past month. Pakistani spot prices fell from 86 to 80 cents/lb.  In domestic terms, values dropped from 19,700 to…