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06 Feb 12 - Consumer Clothing News
Consumers willing to buy sustainable U.S. cotton
Researchers from the University of Missouri have found that United States consumers are more willing to buy clothing made from sustainably grown US cotton than apparel produced using conventional practices in an unknown location.
Baby Clothes, Strollers Recalled
Popular Carter's Brand bodysuits and Bumbleride strollers are among a list of newly recalled items, according to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. These Carter's brand outfits have been voluntarily recalled by the company.
Consumer Business: Starbucks Hits China, American Apparel Spikes
American Apparel (AMEX:APP) shares jumped up 12% after the company says total January sales spiked up 14% to $41 million while same-store sales rose 15%.
Valentine's Day Spending to Top $17B
Consumers will also spend $1.8 billion on flowers, $1.5 billion on candy, $1.4 billion on clothing and $1.1 billion on gift cards.
Rein in consumption, cut stress
A: These fickle trends encourage consumers to change out furniture, clothing and other products when they are still usable.
Apparel Stocks: New Employment Shopping Sprees
Employment data is up, and when more people have money in their pocket you can count on an increase in consumer spending. One of the more popular ways to spend money after stints of unemployment is a clothing shopping spree. After all, nothing seems to ...
Consumers Eventually Will Pull Back on the Reins
That's the message from the likes of Starbucks, JC Penney and Apple, which furnish the consumer with sustenance, clothing and not-so-crude implements. Some 20 retailers tracked by Thomson Reuters racked up 4.2% year-on-year growth in January in ...
January sales squeezed as UK's consumers put off spending
By Scott Reid Fresh evidence of a squeeze on consumer spending emerged today as a key snapshot of high street sales revealed the second worst January since records began.
Retail sales worst since 1984
Bank of Melbourne's Ms Deda said consumers were still hesitant to spend "given the weaker prospect for global growth and the softening of employment growth at home".
Clothing retailer Musto to refinance its debts
Outdoor clothing specialist Musto is set to become the latest retailer to refinance its debts as the consumer economy continues to disappoint.
Retailers face staff cuts
RETAILERS are warning of more job losses after the Reserve Bank's two rate cuts late last year failed to lift consumer spending in the worst year for the struggling sector in almost three decades.
Australia Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fell in December as Job Market Weakens
Dining Out Slump Today's report showed spending at cafes and restaurants fell 1.8 percent, and consumers spent 0.7 percent less at food retailers, today's report showed.
128000 Carter's infant bodysuits and garments recalled for choking dangers
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the clothing for toddlers and contact the company for free replacement garments.
Consumer Watchdog: Auction turns into gamble
By Celeste Gorrell Anstiss It's an online auction site where expensive electronics, beauty products and clothing sell for a fraction of what you'd pay at the mall.
Clothing label Lativ faces backlash after production moved
“Of course Lativ can choose its customers, and as a consumer, I can choose which brand of clothing I buy,” a Facebook user named Gil Chen said.
Taiwan January Inflation Accelerates On High Vegetable Prices
(Adds comment from the statistics bureau in the 4th paragraph, comments from economists in the 5th-8th paragraphs and a breakdown of the consumer price index by category in the 9th-13th paragraphs.) By Fanny Liu and Jenny W. Hsu TAIPEI (Dow ...
Jackpot Employs Recycled Plastic in its Clothing Collections
By Cameron Chai Jackpot, a Danish Fashion Brand, has adopted an eco-friendly method by including recycled polyester in its clothing collections. The company's fashion apparel also includes organic linen, cotton, Tencel and alpaca wool.
Best-in-class sweatshirts for man by American Giant
As a direct-to-consumer brand, American Giant is able to offer the best quality sweatshirts on the market, made in America and sold at a reasonable price.
Inflation Slows to Six-Month Low of 4.2% as Fuel, Clothing Prices Abate
Play Video UK inflation slowed in December to its weakest pace in six months as stores discounted clothing to boost sales and petrol prices fell, easing pressure on consumers amid concern the economy may already be back in recession.
Poor retail results spark rate cut call
On a brighter note, clothing, footwear and personal accessories retailers enjoyed a bumper festive month, up 3.5 per cent to $1.59 billion.
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