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What America’s Most-Searched Fashion Brand Says About the State of the Nation
America's favorite fashion brand bears few of the attributes that experts say today's consumers favor.
Does Private Labor Regulation Work? Probably Not
Cornell's research shows that the average number of violations found in labor audits was almost unchanged…
Activewear Brands’ Digital Efforts Fall Short in UK
Five brands collectively own half of all U.K. activewear sales–but that could change if other labels stepped…
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Contactless Payments Surpass E-Commerce to Impact Consumer Spending
Mobile payments are gaining momentum and, as more options become available, usage is set to surge.
VTT Develops Smart Fabric that Can Control Body Temperature
The non-profit organization created a high-volume production method that uses hot embossing to put tiny…
Institute Issues Contradictory Sourcing Reports; Is the Research You’re Buying Worth the Price?
Consider a recent study issued by Consero, an organization that describes itself as “an international…
Tighter Inventory Pushes Profits at Nike
Nike is following the lead of Macy's and many other firms, squeezing more revenue out of smaller inventory....