Inflation

Retail/Brands

Articles | Retail Market Analysis

Where to Find Stability Amid Uncertainty in Current State of the Industry

It’s the end of the year, time to take stock and… what’s this? Gap profits are up, Target’s Q3 profits dropped significantly, and potentially everyone is wondering how new tariff…

Apparel

Fiber Preferences

Supply Chain

Articles | Economic Data/News

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…

Commodity Economics

Supply Chain

Infographics/Charts | Supply Chain Insights

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

Commodity Economics

Supply Chain

Infographics/Charts | Supply Chain Insights

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

Commodity Economics

Consumers

Articles | Consumer Research

Here’s Where & What Holiday Consumers Will Buy (Despite Their Economic Jitters)

Consumers may seem like walking contradictions right now – saying they feel one way about the economy but acting differently with when it comes to purchasing. And that has helped…

Shopping

Consumers

Articles | Consumer Research

Despite Decreased Inflation, Back-to-School May Be Impacted

Inflation is at its lowest point in more than a year – three percent in June, down from 9.1 percent in June 2022. Yet, the continuation of increased prices, albeit…

Apparel

Shopping

Retail/Brands

Articles | Consumer Research

Despite Inflation Jitters, BTS Apparel Sales Expected to Rise

Right now, it’s the season of “no more pencils, no more books,” but the coming days will see Back-to-School (BTS) shopping kicking into high gear. And this season, despite any…

Shopping