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Fashion Forward
“Denim is not going away any time soon. The rise of denim into the active market is just another cyclical trend. The young generation who grew up with skinny jeans…
Consumers
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On the Catwalk
Every year, New York’s Fashion Week seems to become more democratic in its effort to bring high fashion to the masses. What started in 1943 as a unified way for…
Supply Chain
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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…
Retail/Brands
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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…
Consumers
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On the Run
The average person has 2-to-4 million sweat glands. Experts say one hour of exercising can result in enough sweat to fill from one-and-a-half to three 16 oz. water bottles. While…
Retail/Brands
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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…
Consumers
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Pumping Up Activewear
Are women are buying more fitness apparel because they are determined to get in shape, or because ath-leisure fits the U.S. mindset at the register and on the runways? Whatever…
Consumers
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Sizing Solutions
Fit remains an essential component for shoppers looking to buy something new. So both online and brick and mortar retailers are looking toward high tech solutions in an effort to…
Retail/Brands
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Holiday 2013: A Cotton Clothing Carol
This holiday season, clothing retailers can heed the warnings of ghosts of purchases past to influence the present and the future sales. Customer reviews of clothing purchases will impact what…
Consumers
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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…