Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Here’s Why Brands Are Leaning into Natural Fibers
When it comes to sustainability, apparently there is a disconnect between what shoppers want and what retailers offer. In a survey from First Insight, the predictive analytics firm found consumers…
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter February 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Movement in cotton benchmarks was mixed over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured decreases to forecasts for global production (-332,000 bales…
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter January 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Movement in cotton benchmarks was mixed over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured decreases to global cotton production (-332,000 bales, from…
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter
December 2022
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were relatively unchanged over the past month. Trading activity has shifted from the December NY/ICE contract to March. Prices for the March NY/ICE contract…
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter
November 2022
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Volatility dominated NY/ICE futures and the A Index last month. Other major benchmark prices moved lower. Movement in the December NY/ICE futures contract was extreme, with a…
Articles
How Web3, NFTs, & the Metaverse Fit in With Fashion
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) recently announced it will be celebrating its upcoming 60th anniversary by “looking to the future” with a metaverse, Web3, and NFT exhibition…
Infographics/Charts | Economic Data/News
Cotton, Apparel & Inflation
Supply Chain Insights – Cotton, Apparel, & Inflation
Articles
Things to Know about Consumers & Inflation in China (Wave 2)
Things to Know about Consumers & Inflation in China (Wave 2)
Infographics/Charts | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Denim Jeans – U.K. Edition
Supply Chain Insights – Denim Jeans U.K. Edition