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Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Here’s Where (And Why!) In-Store Shopping is Most Popular
At a time when it’s common to place a late-night shopping order online and receive it within days (if not overnight), one might forget in-store shopping is alive and very…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
At NRF’s Big Show: Holiday Recap & What’s in Store for 2025
For those in retail, you know the New Year is officially here when you find yourself on the floor of the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York. And…
Consumers
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Reaching 2025’s Health-Minded Consumer with “Plant-Based” Apparel
We all have them, that one friend who regularly posts about plant-based eating. But as folks contend with their New Year’s resolutions – especially those in the “This is the…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Once the Holidays Wrap, These are the Retail Trends to Expect for 2025
We’re at the precipice of the year-end holidays and the New Year sits in the wings, waiting to step into the spotlight. For retailers, it’s a time to examine what…
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…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
America Recycles Day Isn’t Just About Bottles & Cans
America Recycles Day rolls in on November 15 and it stands as a prime occasion to promote the recycling of clothes and textiles. “Honestly, when most consumers think about recycling,…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Here’s Why Stores Should Expect a Positive Cheerful Holiday
Holiday 2024 is poised to be positive for retailers and brands, despite concerns about inflation and a shorter shopping season. But make no mistake, this year’s Christmas shoppers will be…
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…