Consumer

The Luxury Consumer: Resilience to Inflation

Despite concerns surrounding an impending recession, luxury retailers are continuing to thrive. High-end fashion companies like Hermes,...

Giving Middle Market Customers What They Want

Demand for fast fashion and luxury goods are opposing interests, yet both are seen in the middle market consumer. This demographic values...

The Unexpected Appeal of Costco Fashion

Even in the oversaturated state of the fashion industry, big-box retailer Costco is garnering substantial attention on social media for...

Wellness TikTok is Here to Stay

Spurred by user content on social media, self-care and wellness have become more than just a trend. Using TikTok, users post clips of...

Victoria’s Secret Taps Into Tween Market With Launch of Happy Nation Brand

Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s latest offerings are for tweens. The lingerie and beauty retailer — parent company to Victoria’s Secret...

Inside the Rise of Inclusive Mannequins

Most people know the standard mannequin you see in an average American apparel store. They’re white, tall and impossibly thin with...

These Next-Gen Materials Are Wooing Investors and U.S. Shoppers, Report Finds

Next-gen materials are finding their market with both investors and consumers. A report released Wednesday from nonprofit Material...

Customers Care More About Sustainability Post-Lockdowns. Now What?

As pandemic restrictions and lockdowns ease in some parts of the world, intent to buy sustainable fashion is increasing, but barriers...

Allbirds Debuts First Activewear Line in Bid to Become Full Lifestyle Brand

Activewear is dominated by one material: polyester. The fabric is used in 55% of all clothing and its global production spews 700 million...

Is Repair the Ticket to Circularity Too Few Are Paying Attention To?

When it comes to disrupting fashion’s waste cycle and shifting to more circular consumption methods, buying secondhand and renting have...

Are Sustainably Minded Brands Ignoring the Importance of Fit?

A webinar hosted by Fashiondex.com and fit solutions firm Human Solutions of North America highlighted the intersection between garment...

H&M Launches Rewear Resale Site for Shoppers, Canada is Debut Country

H&M Canada has announced a new resale platform for shoppers “that will give a second life to their favorite styles and lead the way to a...

US Retailer JCPenney Joins Sustainability Programme The Jeans Redesign

American retailer JCPenney has joined The Jeans Redesign to reduce its environmental impact and offer sustainable products to its...

FABSCRAP Is Making NYC Greener, One Recycled Remnant at a Time

With many brands seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact, sustainability-focused startups are providing innovative ways to...

DTC vs Wholesale: Striking the Right Balance

How and where should brands sell in 2021? New best practices are emerging. Supreme made it look easy. From a single store in downtown...