*expect to buy clothes
before the end of the year
77%
CONSUMERS
& INFLATION
THINGS TO
KNOW ABOUT...
64%
consumers are
personally very
concerned about
the economy
say they have been
impacted by shortages in
the supply chain
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Source: Cotton Incorporated’s Inflation & Supply Chain Survey, n=1000 July 6-7
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(among those who are concerned, N=966)
Cost of
healthcare
How consumers shop differently now:
Taking better
advantage of
sales, discounts,
promotions
Buying less of
things I want
TOP CONCERNS
71%
22%
7%
SLIGHT
MODERATE
SEVERE
ACTIONS TAKEN TO GET PRODUCTS NEED/WANT
(among impacted, N=638)
55%
Stock up on essentials
when I find them
Research online where
to find products in stock
Try new brand or similar
product
46%
43%
35%
64%
Prices on everyday goods
(groceries & household items)
44%
Cost of gas
37%
Wages/salary keeping
up with cost of living
CONSUMERS ADJUST SHOPPING HABITS
SUPPLY CHAIN
52%
40%
37%
37%
Buying less or putting off purchase:
Furniture/
Home Goods
51%
Electronics
53%
*Clothes for
myself
50%
65%
MEXICO
Spending more
time researching
what I plan to buy
Shopping
lower-priced
retailers