Catherine Salfino

Generation Alpha aren’t just shoppers; they’re decision-makers within their households.

Retailers are going all out to attract shoppers both online and in-store, and they're turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help this year.

Per a Lifestyle Monitor™ survey, consumers plan to spend an average of 6 percent less this holiday, including reducing their spend on clothing gifts.

The post-pandemic shift toward looser silhouettes has had a knock-on effect on categories beyond loungewear.

World Cotton Day highlights the role cotton plays worldwide in job creation, poverty reduction and maintaining economic stability.

It was clear from both runway shows and presentations that natural fibers like cotton will be playing an important role for Spring/Summer 2026.

Many brands and stores are appeasing consumer preference for cotton products to carry them through the fall and winter months.

Retailers should expect shoppers to be scoping out sales and promotions, yet still seeking value and transparency with their apparel purchases.

Questions are being raised about health and environmental issues associated with synthetic clothing.

For fashion, Plastic Free July is a time to take stock of the fibers and textiles used to make today’s clothing—and reach for plastic-free options.