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5 trends shaping what US consumers will shop for in 2026

An industry forever in flux, external influences from geopolitical situations to economic downturns and climate change continue to have a rippling effect across the fashion industry. What, how, when, and where consumers shop remains the main challenge faced by brands and retailers. To help fashion companies navigate and find their way through...

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Q2 2025 apparel industry review: strategic recalibration and tariff fallout

The second quarter of 2025 saw the global fashion industry contending with the direct fallout from sweeping US trade tariffs, a development that dominated strategic planning and financial performance. Following the initial shock of President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements in April, the sector entered a period of intense...

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Apparel companies posting strong performance in Q2 2025

This article is part of the Q2 2025 apparel industry report. Report index: • Apparel companies posting strong performance in Q2 2025 • Companies reporting sales and profit drops in Q2 2025 • Apparel technology investments and innovation in Q2 2025 • Executive summary list of apparel companies’s results Q2 2025 • Strategic acquisitions and...

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Apparel companies reporting sales and profit drops in Q2 2025

This article is part of the Q2 2025 apparel industry report. Report index: • Apparel companies posting strong performance in Q2 2025 • Companies reporting sales and profit drops in Q2 2025 • Apparel technology investments and innovation in Q2 2025 • Executive summary list of apparel companies’s results Q2 2025 • Strategic acquisitions and...

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Q2 2025 key investments in technology and innovation across the apparel industry

This article is part of the Q2 2025 apparel industry report. Report index: • Apparel companies posting strong performance in Q2 2025 • Companies reporting sales and profit drops in Q2 2025 • Apparel technology investments and innovation in Q2 2025 • Executive summary list of apparel companies’s results Q2 2025 • Strategic acquisitions and...

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Executive summary list of apparel companies’s results Q2 2025

This article is part of the Q2 2025 apparel industry report. Report index: • Apparel companies posting strong performance in Q2 2025 • Companies reporting sales and profit drops in Q2 2025 • Apparel technology investments and innovation in Q2 2025 • Executive summary list of apparel companies’s results Q2 2025 • Strategic acquisitions and...

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Strategic acquisitions and expansions in apparel Q2 2025

This article is part of the Q2 2025 apparel industry report. Report index: • Apparel companies posting strong performance in Q2 2025 • Companies reporting sales and profit drops in Q2 2025 • Apparel technology investments and innovation in Q2 2025 • Executive summary list of apparel companies’s results Q2 2025 • Strategic acquisitions and...

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How Tariffs, Interest Rates & Geopolitical Tensions Are Shaping US Retail Right Now

Consumers across the nation are cautiously optimistic about the current state of the United States. However, many of us may feel a tad more positive this month than earlier this year (hello summer!), but most remain rather concerned about potential economic slowdowns and increasing prices. Key insights into shifting retail spending habits from...

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New Stitch Fix research highlights challenges of summer workwear dress codes

With temperatures hitting over 100 degrees Fahrenheit this week, the urge to wear a slip dress or flipflops to work increases, until traditional office dress codes come to mind, that is. A recent survey from Creative Access, a diversity and inclusion social enterprise, underscores this uncertainty when it comes to summer workwear: 82 percent of...

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3 Trends Reshaping US Consumer Shopping Behavior in 2025

It's no secret that the retail landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer preferences, the rise of new technologies, and shifting market dynamics. US consumers today value more than just a product's aesthetic when it comes to shopping for fashion, beauty, accessories, footwear, and home & gifts - they actively weigh aspects...

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How to make it in China - a strategic guide for fashion brands

If you're looking to launch or expand a fashion business in China, this guide covers all the essentials of the Chinese fashion market. It breaks down key aspects, from consumer preferences and shopping habits to e-commerce trends and sustainability. • Chapter 1 : Chinese weather, fashion style & culture • Chapter 2: The Economy, Purchasing...

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Q1 fashion industry review, positive mood bitten by tariffs

The first quarter of 2025 presented a complex and often challenging landscape for the global fashion industry. While many businesses demonstrated resilience and exceeded expectations for their past performance, concerns about ongoing macroeconomic pressures, shifting consumer behaviour, and normalizing growth rates (after post-pandemic booms)...

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