apparel prices
FashionSights Warns the Middle Market Squeeze Is Moving Up to Premium
The think tank led by Achim Berg argues that "polarization, verticalization, consolidation, and the squeeze…
Tariffs Are a 2026 ‘Overhang’ for Retailers and Shoe Firms
While too early to talk about possible tariff reversal by the U.S Supreme Court, there's at least optimism…
Apparel Prices Inch Up in July, but Are Still Down Over the Past Year
Prices across most categories have been rising, compounding worries about the impact of tariffs.
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Consumers Stand to Pay Up to 40% More for Shoes, Apparel Due to Tariffs
New analysis from the Yale Budget Lab estimates that shoppers will face 40-percent higher prices on shoes and…
UBS: Denim Sales Show Stability Over Cyclical Fluctuations
While current trends are shaping denim's future, their eventual decline doesn't necessarily mean denim will…
Universal Standard Relaunches Mystery Boxes Ahead of Price Increases
Mystery boxes can save consumers up to 85 percent.
Apparel Prices Rose in February, Could Go Higher As China Pushes Back on Tariffs
February's CPI was below expectations, but apparel prices inched up and could go higher as China pushes back…
These Trends Say Retailers Are Ready for Holiday’s Consumer Challenge
Leaner inventories, higher prices and fewer sales bode well for decent—if somewhat promotional—Holiday…
Apparel Prices Rose in August as Inflation Holds Steady
Apparel prices rose 0.3 percent in August, even as overall consumer prices rose at a lower 0.2 percent pace…
Apparel Prices Rise in June—Even as Inflation Dips
June's CPI data shows inflation is cooling, but apparel prices rose 0.1 percent as consumers and retailers…
The Push and Pull of Inflation
Prices grew more than expected last month, but apparel is just barely holding on to gains.
Report: Average Price for Men’s Jeans Up 19%
Centric Pricing's new report puts men's wear under the microscope.
Apparel Prices Buck Easing Inflation Trend
While the Consumer Price Index for March rose just 0.1 percent, retail apparel prices were 3.3 percent higher.
Inflation Numbers Breed Cautious Optimism to Close 2022
Consumer prices rose an unadjusted 7.1 percent year-over-year in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
What’s Going on With Inflation? Here’s What New Data Suggests
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose an unadjusted 7.7 percent from October 2021, easing from September's 8.2…