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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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Ethical Matters
Judging by the effort businesses are pouring into environmental and socially conscious initiatives, one would think consumers were militant about buying eco-friendly goods. Sure, consumers care, but they’re actually more…
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Saying “YES” to Cotton
With the close of the “engagement season,” future brides and grooms start thinking about the details of their Big Day. Of course, the gown and tuxedo are two of the…
Consumers
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Creating Buzz
With nearly 400 fashion shows running during New York’s recent fashion week, competition is fierce to reach consumers and stand out from the crowd. Designers and brands have long since abandoned…
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Looking Forward
A spate of positive economic news – low gas prices, strong employment figures, and high consumer confidence among the factors – means retailers can expect solid growth through 2015. This…
Consumers
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A Matter of Comfort
When big sports competitions roll around – especially major events like the Super Bowl, Boston Marathon, or World Series – apparel stores often get in on the action by pairing…
Consumers
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For Your Sweetheart
Ahh, Valentine’s Day. The day when men feel pressured to do something nice for that special someone in their life, and somehow a box of tempting chocolates always figures into…
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Underneath it All
A few years ago, intimates were fun and fresh and colorful and then… nothing changed. It seems consumers are finding the category a little ho-hum. However, there are some bright…
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In a Man’s World
In an effort to keep menswear sales as strong as they’ve been the last few years, retailers are going beyond seeking out the top trends. They are working to make…
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Holiday Post-Game
Now that holiday 2014 retail sales have been reported — and it looks like U.S. consumers came out ready to play — analysts are interested in how much discounting played…