Consumer Behavior


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    H&M expands its sizing for men’s and women’s clothing, up to 4XL

    A new partnership with inclusivity consultant Tess Holliday highlights the fast fashion brand’s pledge to put more diverse offerings in store and online.

    By March 30, 2023
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    Prestige is ‘growth engine’ for beauty industry: report

    Shoppers aren’t cutting back on their beauty spending and are turning to prestige products for an emotional lift, according to Circana. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 27, 2023
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    Mobile leads e-commerce activity among fashion consumers, report finds

    Fashion and apparel shoppers spend more money on desktop, but browse more on mobile, says Syte’s annual State of eCommerce Discovery report.

    By March 22, 2023
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    Fashion makeover: 5 ways to rethink the industry in 2023

    Analysts say brands have to look beyond NFTs and buzzy collaborations to bring greater agility to its supply chain, transparency to its sustainability efforts and practicality to its tech adoption. 

    By , Shaun Lucas • March 20, 2023
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    Fashion drops to second behind tech for most likely splurge in 2023, report finds

    Clothing and fashion ranked among the top planned spending splurges for 16- to 24-year-olds, according to 5W Public Relations and Censuswide.

    By March 13, 2023
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    Luxury demand strong amid consumer weakness

    A few brands are out of favor, while others are making a comeback, as consumers across income levels continue to shop for upscale goods.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2023
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    2023 will be a ‘reset year’ for the footwear industry: NPD

    Sales might finally stabilize in the sector, and casual shoes will continue to grow as shoppers prioritize necessities.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Levi’s CEO: ‘The skinny jean is not going anywhere’

    Baggy styles are on-trend and selling, but the closet staple is hanging around. Meanwhile, the company sees inventory returning to normal by mid-year.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2023