PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 14, 2009 - As part of its annual holiday survey of consumer purchasing intentions, The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, asked respondents where they plan to do their holiday shopping this year.
Where Do You Plan To Shop This Holiday Season? |
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| 2009 | 2008 |
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| 1 | Mass Merchants | 58% | 1 | Mass Merchants | 57% | |
| 2 | Online | 37% | 2 | Online | 37% | |
| 3 | National Chains | 32% | 3 | National Chains | 32% | |
| 4 | Electronics Stores | 26% | 4 | Electronics Stores | 28% | |
| 5 | Department Stores | 25% | 5 | Department Stores | 26% | |
| 6 | Warehouse Clubs | 21% | 6 | Toy Stores | 23% | |
| 7 | Toy Stores | 20% | 7 | Clothing Specialty Stores | 20% | |
| 8 | Outlet Stores | 20% | 8 | Warehouse Clubs | 20% | |
| 9 | Clothing Specialty Stores | 18% | 9 | Outlet Stores | 20% | |
| 10 | Catalogs/Mail Order | 16% | 10 | Catalogs/Mail Order | 18% | |
| 11 | Video Game/Entertainment Specialty | 15% | 11 | Video Game/Entertainment Specialty | 16% | |
| 12 | Off Price Retailers | 15% | 12 | Home Specialty | 16% | |
| 13 | Beauty Specialty Stores | 14% | 13 | Beauty Specialty Stores | 15% | |
| 14 | Home Specialty | 14% | 14 | Off Price Retailers | 13% | |
| 15 | Sporting Goods Stores | 12% | 15 | Sporting Goods Stores | 13% | |
| 16 | Computer/Office Supply | 8% | 16 | Computer/Office Supply | 8% | |
Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst, The NPD Group, Inc. says, “At retail this holiday it’s anyone’s game to win. Retailers will be attempting to lure consumers in with a heavy focus on value. Consumers will be able to shop the high-end and low-end to find the best deals on similar products. This will be the holiday season of value with lots of deals enticing consumers to spend on gifts for others as well as themselves.”
Marshal Cohen is available for comment on this as well as NPD’s Annual Study of Consumer Purchase Intentions. Please contact, Beth Boyle at beth.boyle@npd.com or 516-625-4603.
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