Lifestyle Monitor
Self-Disruption in Retail
If you've been to any sort of panel discussion in the last couple of years, you've likely heard the word "disruption" thrown around pretty...
Enchanting Holiday Numbers
When people think about the magic of the holidays, it's more likely they're conjuring thoughts of twinkling lights and gingerbread houses than mobile optimization...
Giving Apparel New Life
Tomorrow is America Recycles Day, the annual initiative by Keep America Beautiful that's dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. And some forward-thinking apparel...
2019 Holiday Shopping Intentions: Video
Shoppers say they’d like to give and get clothing as a gift this year. Cotton-rich clothing like t-shirts, jeans and sweaters top the list....
Modern Holiday Magic
There's an iconic scene in the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story where Ralphie and his brother go see Santa in a department store....
AI & Machine Learning
Some amazing -- as well as some downright freaky -- innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning were detailed at the recent Decoded Future...
Reinventing Denim
Ask the average person what they think of when they think of denim, and they'll likely describe the average five-pocket jean. But denim brands...
Here’s Why Size Inclusivity Should Start Young
Brands that offer extended sizing stand to win, both in the eyes of the consumer as well as their bottom lines. Coresight Research puts...
Monthly Economic Report September 2019
The latest USDA report featured decreases to world production and mill-use figures. The global harvest forecast for 2019/20 dropped 709,000 bales to 124.9 million,...
Private Labels
Gartner L2 recently noted that U.K. supermarket sales have been rebounding. Part of this is due to shoppers spending £85 million (over U.S. $104...
Connecting With the Hispanic Market
Despite divisions that seem to make headlines everyday, America continues to be the melting pot of the world. And while their growth has slowed,...
Technology & Personalized Experiences
Millennials and Gen Z use technology at lightning speed, endlessly cruising from video to messaging to news to email with tireless dexterity and engagement....
Here’s Why “Made in USA” Matters
This Labor Day marks the 125th anniversary of the national holiday that celebrates and honors the American worker. For a lot of people, it's...
Monthly Economic Letter August 2019
The latest USDA report featured a slight decrease to the 2019/20 production forecast (-179,000 bales, from 125.8 to 125.6 million) and a larger decrease...
The Benefits of Getting Technical with Cotton
If anyone doubts the staying power of cotton, consider that it was used 7,000 years ago for clothing in Ancient India, according to The...
The Natural Way to a Millennial Mom’s Heart
Somewhere between being called the Boomerang Generation (because a lack of finances meant they had to move back in with their parents) and Trophy...
Taking It Personally
It used to be consumers all pretty much shopped the same way: if they needed something, they went to the store to get it....
Gen Z + Denim
Gen Z is nothing if not about authenticity. And perhaps no other piece of apparel has been linked more with the word "authentic" than...
Being Digitally Savvy
China is still an economic powerhouse, despite the fact that its growth is slowing. The country's economy grew 6.2 percent in the second quarter,...
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