Hi Kim,
I really don’t know the answer about front pockets but I feel the same way. I work part time at an event venue and need my keys, phone, money, and mini flashlight. I had to special order ladies cargo pants so I could fit everything in. My only thought is that ladies probably don’t like the extra bulge around their waist, especially with tops that skim the waistband. The tiny pockets are pretty useless, IMO.
