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Price Hikes in Clothing Industry

Updated 2026-05-12 21:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Clothing prices have seen the biggest increase in three years, driven by manufacturers and retailers responding to and anticipating effects of the Iran war. Analysts predict further price hikes.

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Clothes just saw the biggest price jump in three years. How much more will shoppers pay?

Analysts said manufacturers and retailers raised prices in response to — and in further anticipation of — the effects of the Iran war.

2026-05-12 21:09 UTC