- by Owen Stuart
- October 1 2019
- consumer goods
- consumer spending
- consumer trends
How Do Men & Women Shop for Clothes Differently?

There are a lot of stereotypes about the differences between men’s and women’s shopping habits. But what do the data say?
- by Owen Stuart
- June 18 2018
- consumer goods
- consumer spending
- consumer trends
The Top Jewelry Trends Impacting the Market

Three of the top trends impacting the jewelry and watch market
- by Chris Dyer
- March 8 2018
- consumer spending
- economy
- government spending
Growing Economy Drives Labor Force Growth
The US civilian labor force is forecast to reach 167 million people in 2022 on annual average growth of less than 1.0%. At the same time, the number of unemployed workers in the labor force is expected to increase by 1.7% annually to 2022.
- by Steven Richmond
- October 11 2017
- consumer goods
- consumer spending
- consumer trends
- consumers
- online retail
- retail
- retailing
Customizable, Durable Products Represent Countertrend to Fast Fashion

Fast fashion – the trend toward selling clothing featuring the latest designs to consumers as quickly and cheaply as possible – has long been the driving force in the apparel market. To the annoyance of many consumers, two consequences of this trend have been that clothing has become less durable and less unique.