Joe Derochowski of The NPD Group says can benefit if kids stay home for school.
Black Friday Status Dims as Sales in Stores Fall Short
WSJDiscounts earlier in season partly account for decline in foot traffic at bricks-and-mortar shops
No, Black Friday isn’t here quite yet
Retail DiveA few retailers held splashy sales early in October. But so far discounting is down from last year despite reports of high inventories and wary consumers.
Retailers’ Holiday Wish: That Strapped Shoppers Will Spend
New York TimesRetailers have navigated pandemic closures and supply chain snarls in recent years. But dealing with the fallout from inflation could be an even tougher test.
Amazon, Walmart Kick Off Holiday Sales With ‘Massive’ Deals Expected
BloombergInflation squeeze, inventory surge prompt retailers to offer steep price cuts
Retailers staff up to prep for return of in-store holiday shopping.
ReutersSeveral major retailers including Walmart are directing the majority of their holiday hires to work on store floors this year as Americans shift to shopping in-person rather than mostly online.
The Great Advertising Redux – Industry Voices: Buffone
Fierce VideoRising content costs and Wall Street’s push to have media companies manage their streaming services towards profitability is prompting a return of ad-supported TV.
Back-to-School Discounts Are Booming. Grab Them While You Can
BloombergRetailers are slashing prices on clothing, electronics, home goods and more. But those deals won’t last long. In the four weeks until the end of July, back-to-school sales volumes were 1% lower than 2021 and 13% behind 2019, according to NPD.
U.S. B2B Reseller Sales Trends and Future Expectations with NPD
CRNTVJen Follett and Mike Crosby discusses current reseller sales trends and future expectations.
As prices rise, Americans’ travel plans are coming back to Earth
MarketplaceAlmost 48 million people traveled 50 miles or more this Independence Day weekend, according to AAA. That’s roughly 1 in 7 Americans. The numbers have been ticking up at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints, and they’re getting pretty close to pre-pandemic levels.
As consumers spend more on gas and food, a shadow looms over retail
Retail DiveThe second half of the year will be tough for retailers as shoppers hunt for lower prices, opt for experiences and shift their loyalties.
Shoppers Are Fretting. Stores Are Listening.
WSJConsumers are growing cautious, and companies from Walmart to Procter & Gamble are altering course to reflect changing budgets. ‘Mom only has money right now for the bare-bones basics.’
Shoppers Reach Their Limits on Some Price Increases
WSJEfforts to charge more for certain items from sofas to T-shirts have met resistance; ‘there was a revolt.’
The surprising reason perfume prices are skyrocketing
CNNThe price of premium perfumes recently soared by levels typically never seen for luxury fragrances. But don’t blame rising inflation — the reasons have more to do with consumer behavior in times of stress and uncertainty.
Global Consumers’ Surprising Resiliency Is Tested Anew by War
BloombergThe consumers who drive the global economy have remained surprisingly resilient as the Covid-19 pandemic pushed inflation to 40-year highs, made certain goods scarce and upended the job market. Now a geopolitical storm will test anew their appetite and ability to spend.
Why grocery curbside pickup will outlast delivery
gzGrocery shopping has become more convenient than ever.
Bloomberg Markets: What’d You Miss?
BloombergHow TikTok Helped Fuel The Best-Selling Year For Print Books
ForbesReaders purchased 825 million copies of print books in the U.S. in 2021—the best-selling year for print books, BookScan® says, since it began tracking data in 2004—and analysts believe young people posting about books on social media played a serious role in those big numbers.
NPD: Early 2021 retail gains outpaced strong holiday finish
Chain Store AgeNearly 40% of 2021’s revenue growth occurred two months early in the year.
30 Luxe Gifts You Can Still Overnight
The Wall Street JournalFor a gift that looks like you moved heaven and earth—but actually overnighted in one click or call. Presenting 30 luxurious, work-smart-not-hard gift ideas
The Holiday Shopping Season Is Here, but Is It Back?
New York TimesShoppers are returning to stores in much bigger numbers than last year, but the atmosphere is not quite as carefree as the prepandemic days of 2019.
Six myths of holiday shopping 2021 busted
Chain Store AgeThink you know what the 2021 holiday shopping season has in store? Think again.
‘Black Friday’ drags through November amid tight U.S. inventories
ReutersFacing scarce year-end inventories and a shortage of workers, retailers are turning “Black Friday” into a month-long event.
Black Friday 2021: How to snag the best deals (Hint: Start now)
Washington PostSupply chain backups will add to the season’s usual shopping challenges; here are some tips to ease the way
Presents With a Bit of Back Story
New York TimesLuxury resale sites hope low prices, availability and ecological sensitivity will draw shoppers this holiday season.
Americans are shopping less often and limiting impulse buys as COVID breeds a more cautious consumer
USA TodayDuring the health crisis, Americans have been shopping less often but spending more on each trip or online purchase, according to monthly surveys by NPD Group, a consulting firm on consumer behavior and retail.
October Isn’t Just a Month Anymore. It’s a Whole Szn.
New York TimesThis year, there are more seasons than ever to celebrate.
Consumers Ramped Up Spending in August as Inflation Remained Elevated
The Wall Street JournalShop early for holiday gifts due to supply chain-related shortages: Expert
Fox BusinessThe NPD Group, Inc. chief industry advisor Marshal Cohen provides insight into the retail world.
NPD: Consumers are shopping less, but spending more per visit
Chain Store AgeThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the average amount U.S. consumers spend on each shopping occasion, both online and in-store.
Old Navy integrates its plus-size women’s business
AP NEWSGap Inc.’s low-price division Old Navy is overhauling its approach to how it designs and markets to plus-size women, a demographic that many analysts say has been underserved.
NPD: Changes in consumer spend have just started
Chain Store AgeU.S. retail results saw a brief dip in early-mid July, but otherwise have continued to show positive comparisons to both 2020 and 2019.
Dueling grill makers serve their IPOs rare
ReutersWeber and Traeger, makers of luxury backyard grilling equipment, are leaving something on the table for investors in their upcoming initial public offerings. The dueling BBQ brands are seeking equity valuations of $4.6 billion and $2 billion, respectively.
Retailers Have Back-to-School in the Bag
WSJAs students return to classrooms, pent-up demand is expected to produce a strong buying season
NPD: In-store shopping in big rebound as online growth slips
Chain Store AgeSpending at both physical stores and e-commerce is exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
Shoppers go back to stores, but retailers face challenges
AP NewsAmericans are going back to one of their favorite pastimes: store shopping. With more people getting vaccinated and dropping their face masks, retailers from Walmart to Macy’s are seeing an eager return to their stores after more than a year of their customers migrating online during the pandemic.
The rise of the home improvement sector — and where it could go next
Retail DiveIncreasing homeownership rates boosted the category in recent years, but unforeseen circumstances brought on by the pandemic helped land toilets on the list of most popular purchases of 2020.
Grill Makers Are Ready for a Busy Summer of Maskless Backyard BBQs
BloombergSoaring demand for barbecues in 2020 caught the industry by surprise. This year, it’s ready.
How the Cookbooks of 2020 Tell the Stories of Our Pandemic Kitchens
New York TimesFrom beans and baking projects to vegan and global recipes, the year’s best sellers show the ways home cooking changed, and what may lie ahead.
Shopping online eases isolation for older adults
AP NewsIn November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn’t left her New Jersey senior living community in nearly a year, went shopping — online.
Bored? You have so much company it’s had an effect on the U.S. economy.
New York TimesThere are many ways to assess how the coronavirus has affected the U.S. economy.
Baby boomers, to retailers’ surprise, are dominating online shopping
The Washington PostOlder Americans are increasingly buying groceries — and just about everything else — on the Internet, and those over 65 are now the fastest-growing category of e-commerce shoppers.
How Athleisure Dominated The Market In 2020
ForbesIn a year when many people spent a lot of time at home, the athleisure market has shown a resilience that other retail categories have not managed to maintain.
U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.7% in December as Covid-19 Cases Rose
WSJDrop marks third straight month of declines in measure of purchases at stores, restaurants and online
What’s selling in 2020’s holiday season
Retail DiveThe coronavirus pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of consumers’ lives — canceling in-person events, halting travel and moving everyday activities, like work and school, into the home. This, in turn, affected not only how shoppers spent their money, but what they spent it on.
Socially Distant Santa Is Coming to Town
WSJCarleigh Hansen’s visit to Santa Claus at the Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, Colo., was a little different this year from Christmases past. The 8-year-old still wore a new dress for pictures and her mother treated her to cheesecake afterward. But this time, Santa wore a face shield and sat behind a sheet of plexiglass. Carleigh passed him her list underneath the barrier and talked to him through an intercom system.
Holiday Windows of a Subdued Kind
The New York TimesFor many holiday fans, window shopping at luxury jewelry boutiques has been an annual tradition — admiring glitzy decorations and opulent baubles, standing outside a crowded store on a bustling, shopper-filled street.
The Discreet Charm of a Flask
The New York TimesA Prohibition-era accessory once again seems practical.
Holiday Windows of a Subdued Kind
The New York TimesFor many holiday fans, window shopping at luxury jewelry boutiques has been an annual tradition — admiring glitzy decorations and opulent baubles, standing outside a crowded store on a bustling, shopper-filled street.
What Stays and What Goes in a Post-Covid-19 World
WSJThe coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way Americans eat, shop and entertain themselves. In one manner or another, most of these consumer activities have moved into the home and online.
Refrigerators, Ovens Get a Hygiene Makeover During Covid-19 Pandemic
WSJSEOUL—The roughly $500 billion home-appliance industry is making a hard pivot toward hygiene as the coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of moderating. LG Electronics Inc.’s refrigerators have been retrofitted with sterilizing ultraviolet lights previously used in its water purifiers, while Whirlpool Corp. has touted washing machines with built-in heating that removes germs and allergens from clothes.
Holiday trends to watch: Adult Play-Doh; stores that ship
AP NewsThe pandemic is turning this into a holiday shopping season like no other. Toy companies are targeting stuck-at-home grown-ups with latte-smelling Play-Doh and Legos that turn into Warhols. Those who added a puppy to their family during the pandemic will see tons of gift options for their new furry friend. And with more people shopping online, stores are doing double duty as shipping centers to try to get gifts to doorsteps as fast as possible.
‘Guilt gifting’ is a thing in 2020 as we try to make up for a rough year
USA TodayThe country is polarized about so many things – the election, the right way to tackle the virus, who you should or shouldn’t sit next to at Thanksgiving. So why shouldn’t 2020 holiday gift-giving join the ever-growing list of potentially hot button topics?
Coronavirus binge-shopping helps big-box retailers leave rivals in the dust
WSJRetail earnings reports show stark contrast in consumer spending habits, highlight income inequality
In the Covid Era, Purses Are Out. Fanny Packs Are In.
WSJWith practically nowhere to go and little to carry, women are trading cumbersome bags for hands-free designer fanny packs, ideal for toting masks, phones and hand sanitizer
After Diving, Swimwear Sees More Bouyant Days Ahead
WWDMiami Swim Week pivoted with digital platforms, and brands and buyers said they have seen huge increases in sales since July.
NPD Group: The Co-Existence Conundrum
DEGThe shuttering of movie theaters concurrent with the launch of direct-to-consumer SVOD services such as HBO Max and Disney+ created an environment in which theatrical new releases including Scoob! and Hamilton were made available to stream sooner than previous release windows would have permitted.
Retailers Are About to Get Schooled
WSJThis year’s back-to-school season is unpredictable for retailers in more ways than one
U.S. Retail Sales Rose 7.5% in June as Stores Reopened
WSJSeparate jobless claims data indicate improvement in labor market is stalling
Sur La Table files for bankruptcy, will close dozens of stores
The Washington PostThe Seattle-based kitchenware company popular for its in-store cooking classes is looking for a new owner
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Shopping Is About The Consumer, Not The Channel
HomeWorld BusinessThe NPD Group’s Joe Derochowski explains how the pandemic has accelerated the need for suppliers to focus on the consumer, not the channel.
Pluto TV, Tubi and others may see COVID-related viewing spikes persist in July
FierceVideoAccording to data presented at the StreamTV Summer Research Summit by NPD Group analyst John Buffone, many consumers expect to continue increased viewing on ad-supported and subscription streaming services as well as cable, satellite and transactional video on-demand.
The Video Call is Starting. Time to Put on Your Zoom Shirt
New York TimesWhen homebound workers need to spiff up moments before a meeting, the reach for the breakout garment of quarantine season.
‘Something for the backyard’: Why swimsuit sales are on the rise
GlossySummer plans may look different this year, but people are still buying bathing suits — online, anyway.
Provocative Purchases? Surprisingly Thriving
New York TimesDuring lockdown, some women gave in to the joy of going braless. Others were buying seductive underwear.
New York City retailers welcome back shoppers but challenges loom
ReutersUpscale retailers including Nordstrom Inc, privately owned Saks Fifth Avenue and jeweler Tiffany & Co reopened their large New York City flagship locations on Wednesday with reassuring signage and sanitizer stands to calm shoppers worried about the coronavirus pandemic.
Industry Voices—Buffone: Retaining attention in the rip-roaring decade of streaming video
FierceVideoThe 2020s were destined to be the era of maturation for streaming video, due to the mega media conglomerates jumping into the fray.
Bicycles Among Items In High Demand During Coronavirus Shutdown
CBSWall Street Journal analysis finds households shifted from supermarkets to online and from Whole Foods to waffle irons as lockdowns hit.
‘Quarantinis,’ Bread Makers and Badminton: What’s Hot in Down Consumer Market
WSJWall Street Journal analysis finds households shifted from supermarkets to online and from Whole Foods to waffle irons as lockdowns hit.
How coronavirus could alter the way we shop for clothes from now on
TodayStore closures due to coronavrirus have left many clothing retailers with declining sales. But could there be other long-term effects?
Soul of discretion: What’s selling in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Retail DiveAfter stocking up on essentials, consumers have begun targeted discretionary spending. What have they deemed worth buying during a quarantine?
Supermarket Surge Can Outlast the Virus
WSJHistory indicates that supermarket sales may stay elevated in the coming economic downturn
As Masks Go Mainstream, Fashion Designers Sense an Opportunity
BloombergLast Friday, the Centers for Disease Control officially recommended widespread use of face masks to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
NPD: Retail ‘bright’ spots during COVID-19
Chain Store AgeDollar sales declined 16% in the third week of March as hoarding slowed, but growth in a number of key industries helped stave off an even greater decline.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: SPECIAL COVID-19 REPORT: Watching Consumers Change Before Our Eyes
HomeWorld BusinessJoe Derochowski of The NPD Group encourages the business to watch and respond to new consumer behavior that could endure long after the COVID-19 crisis clears.
NPD Shares How COVID-19 Is impacting Weekly Consumption Trends
WWDThe research found dollar growth to be flat as shoppers change the composition of purchases.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Healthy Living – Advancing The Personal Touch
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski explains how the business can benefit from a personalized approach to dieting and healthy living.
Lowe’s Gains, But Reveals Digital Struggles
MediapostA day after Home Depot dazzled observers with strong sales, rival Lowe’s also reported gains, with same-store sales rising 2.6%. But its forecast for the year ahead is softer than some expected, and its reliance on brick-and-mortar sales may make it more vulnerable, as the category shifts to become increasingly omnichannel.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Housewares Learns Lesson From Textiles
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski examines how the business can learn from the textiles business.
NPD: Wedding Market Still Ripe For Housewares Growth
HomeWorld BusinessThe NPD Group reports that wedding-associated housewares and appliance sales grew to $475 million in the 12 months ended November 2019, compared to about $443 million during the comparable year-earlier period.
Rivet’s Blueprint Report Explores Today’s Golden Age of Denim Innovation
Sourcing JournalWelcome to 2020. There are no flying cars and we’re not wearing space suits. But lasers are making our jeans, body scanners are ensuring the perfect fit, and we’re paying for them with just the tap of a phone.
Ironing Is Boring. Try a Fast, Cheap Handheld Steamer Instead.
WSJWe tested three portable wrinkle-removers—suitable whether you’re traveling or at home
Victoria’s Secret Is Getting Into Shapewear
WWDThe lingerie giant’s comeback plans continue.
NPD Group: General merchandise holiday sales fall flat
Chain Store AgeHoliday sales for key general merchandise categories were disappointing despite a strong last-minute push.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Get Ready For Sustainability 2.0
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski discusses the evolution of sustainability as a meaningful and persuasive benefit for today’s consumers.
The Aging Millennial
WWDBy 2030, the oldest Millennials will be in their mid- to late-40s. But does that mean their spending habits will mature, too?
Digital Retailers Are Taking Their Relationship With Consumers Off-line
WWDMore and more e-commerce shops are opening up stores IRL. Here’s why.
Fewer than 10% of Americans are buying $1,000 smartphones, report says
ARS TechnicaAnd consumers in major cities are more likely to take the plunge than others.
How Rare Luggage Replaced Sneakers as the Latest It-Accessory
WSJBUYING LUGGAGE used to be about as sexy as acquiring a refrigerator. You schlepped to Sears or, if you were feeling fancy, a Tumi boutique, and chose whichever carry-on could hold the most stuff without socks and underwear erupting through the zipper.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Prep For A Healthy 2020 In Housewares
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski discusses tariffs, lifestyles, hot products and other factors set to impact the 2020 home and business.
Matt Powell Discusses Outdoor Trends
Shoe-InThe NPD Group’s Matt Powell joins the Shoe-In Show team to discuss the latest in outdoor trends for Fall ’19.
How Home Entertainment Companies Are Navigating the Streaming Apocalypse
VarietyNow that the streaming apocalypse is fully upon us, how are people in the home-entertainment business coping?
High-end watch shortages pave way for affordable brands to gain traction
WatchProHigh-end watch shortages are helping to fuel the growth of more affordable brands, as names such as Bulova, G-Shock and Fossil gain greater traction in the market.
Black Friday Arrives Without the Mad Rush
WSJStrong economy drives spending but shopping shifts online and retailers spread out discounts
Restaurants don’t get the Black Friday boost you might expect. Here’s why
CNBCBlack Friday is still expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year. But restaurants don’t necessarily get a spending boost as consumers head out to snag deals.
What Does ‘Black Friday’ Even Mean Anymore?
New York TimesIt’s not a day. It’s a synonym for “sale.” And it needs to change.
The Generational Divide in Holiday Shopping
WSJAs Black Friday’s hold on the season has loosened, shopping patterns diverge by age.
Gen X will spend the most this holiday season
Retail DiveAs the generations continue to battle for domination on social media and beyond, NPD’s survey points out how critical each age group is to a successful holiday season for retailers.
Expect ‘roller-coaster’ holiday shopping season, advises NPD
Chain Store AgeRetailers shouldn’t take anything for granted this holiday season.
Gen Z shoppers grew up online but don’t like to shop there. This holiday, they’ll be at the mall
CNBCGeneration Z may be the first generation to have grown up with cellphones and laptops, but that doesn’t mean they’ll do their holiday shopping online.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Forecasting A Bright Housewares Holiday Season
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski offers his insights into what could be another solid holiday selling season for housewares.
Podcast: Educating an Industry
The Robin ReportNPD’s Don Unser recently spoke with Zia Wigder, Shoptalk’s chief content officer, and Steve Sadove, former CEO of Saks Inc. In this podcast episode from The Robin Report, Don, Zia, and Steve discuss fragmenting consumer tribes, why digitally native brands are opening stores, and the four major barriers to business model transformation.
Is Netflix’s Q2 ’19 Subscriber Slowdown a Short-Term Blip or Start of a Long-Term Trend?
The VideoNuze ReportDid Netflix’s content underperform, or are other factors to blame, like cord cutting and the increasing popularity of streaming? Find out what actually happened in Q2.
Designer Aimee Kestenberg Receives Design Excellence Award from Accessories Council
PR NewswireDesigner Aimee Kestenberg was presented the 2019 NPD Growth Driver Award by the esteemed Accessories Council at the Design Excellence Awards in New York City.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Develop New Solutions For Busy Moms
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski discusses the need for housewares suppliers to develop new products that meet the current-day needs of busy mothers.
For Many Authors, Celebrity Book Clubs Are A Ticket To Success
NPRDiscoverability. It’s a word that people who market and sell books use when talking about one of their biggest challenges: With hundreds of thousands of titles released each year, how do readers find the books that publishers want them to buy?
Finding the Key to SVOD Success
MediaPlayNewsOriginal content has been the star on SVOD services such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, with upcoming services Apple TV+ and Disney+ teasing originals in celebrity-filled press conferences. But catalog content is an important supporting player.
In Denim, Green Is the New Blue
WWDDenim trends for fall 2019 feature Seventies-style looks with a strong focus on sustainability.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Resetting The Approach To Promotions
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski discusses the need for retailers to review their seasonal promotional schedules as consumers alter their buying habits.
EMA Event Spotlights Digital Delivery
Media Play NewsThe over-the-top market is exploding, and the Entertainment Merchants Association this year at its annual Los Angeles conference gave it a starring role.
The Real Reason Aromatherapy Is on the Rise
The TelegraphAccording to new research from The NPD Group, lavender-based beauty products in the UK have seen an astounding increase in sales – 552% between January and April this year.
Four data points showing the strength of the OTT market
nScreenMediaAt the OTT_X conference in Los Angeles, there was data aplenty showing the business of online video is healthy and growing. Here are four points shared during the day, illustrating why the future is bright for FAST services, small SVOD providers, Netflix survival without licensing tentpole TV, and AVOD’s success without originals.
Amazon Kicks off Prime Day, a Two-day Shopping Event
Yahoo FinanceAmazon Prime Day has begun and over 1 million deals are being offered by the retail giant on its website.
Will Prime Day Be a Prime Opportunity for Home?
HFN DigitalCertain home categories have yet to be maximized, according to NPD analysts
Prime Day Has Lots of New Players, But it is Still Amazon’s Game, Reports NPD’s Checkout
Yahoo FinanceMore than two-thirds of Amazon Prime members plan to shop Amazon during the Prime Day shopping event on July 15 and 16, 2019, according to new insights from The NPD Group’s Checkout receipt mining service.
Have We Reached Peak Prime Day Yet?
ForbesIt’s nearly here, Prime Day 2019. On July 15, millions of people will furiously search and click on a barrage of items at reduced prices. This annual sale has breathed new life into the notion of Christmas in July and given rise to a great summer sale event.
Who is the Amazon Prime Day shopper?
Home Textiles TodayAs Amazon gears up for Prime Day next week, NPD Group looked at consumers most likely to participate.
What’s the life cycle of CP in an SVOD world?
KidscreenThe NPD Group examines why IP owners need to get with the new streaming timelines, or risk missing big licensing opportunities.
Mechanical watches battle back despite surging sales for smartwatches in United States
WatchProSmartwatches overtook traditional watch sales in the holiday quarter of 2018, but the industry’s hope that Apple Watch customers today will be Swiss watch wearers in the future may be coming true, according to research by retail analyst The NPD Group.
NPD’s Latest Trend Predictions (Outdoor Industry)
SNEWSOne of the best attended events at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is historically NPD’s “trend breakfast,” and it’s not because of the grub. Matt Powell, senior industry advisor and Julia Day, executive director, will serve up a heaping plate of data-based recommendations on how outdoor brands and retailers can survive and thrive in the coming year and beyond. NPD released a sneak peak of the key themes for this year’s breakfast.
NPD reports 13% rise in sales for the US watch market, but volume is down while average prices rise
WatchProIf you take timekeeping wristwear as a whole, the American market grew by a healthy 13% in 2018. But the picture is complicated by the rise of smartwatches, which are grabbing market share from traditional watch brands at similar sub-$500 price points.
No, millennials didn’t ‘kill’ ironing. But there is a wrinkle for iron makers.
Washington PostMillennials are known for dumping traditional household products such as paper napkins and canned tuna. But for now, irons are still staples in most homes, even if they are gathering dust on a shelf.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: The Importance Of Brands
HomeWorld BusinessThe NPD Group’s Joe Derochowski discusses how long-standing housewares brands need to continue their efforts to stay relevant as new consumers enter the marketplace.
Handbag Industry Continues to Face Declining Sales
WWDThe handbag market has continued to lag in the first quarter of 2019, according to a study published by the NPD Group today.
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Find New Ways To Engage Consumers
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski discusses the need for retailers to think differently and break down traditional barriers when marketing products to consumers.
Levi Strauss IPO comes as denim market braces for year of corporate shake-ups
CNBCLevi Strauss goes public as big changes are underway with its next closest U.S. competitors: VF Corp plans to spin off its jeanswear business and Gap is planning to separate into two publicly traded companies.
HomeWorld Presents On Point With NPD: Connecting Healthy Living To Housewares
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski offers tips and insights on how retailers can market housewares products to those consumers who are tapping into new diets and looking to eat healthier.
HomeWorld Presents On Point With NPD: From the 2019 IH+HS
HomeWorld BusinessIn a special edition of HomeWorld’s On Point with NPD, NPD’s Joe Derochowski offers his unique insight on trends seen at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show.
Target Takes on Victoria’s Secret
The Wall Street JournalThe retailer is set to launch lingerie and sleepwear brands next month, challenging Amazon and other giants
Why fashion brands are embracing a more inclusive standard of beauty
CBS NewsFashion brands are embracing a more inclusive standard of beauty, and women who used to be customers are now part of the changing face of the industry.
HomeWorld Presents On Point with NPD: Overcoming Uncertain Economic Times
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski offers retailers tips on how they can promote key housewares segments as money-saving investments for consumers.
After hours of research, these are the 13 hottest Valentine’s Day gifts of 2019
TodayThe big day’s just 10 days away!
Luxury watch sector drives growth across American market
WatchProReginald Brack joined NPD at the beginning of 2018 with a mandate to turn point of sale information from thousands of retailers and ecommerce businesses into data that not only paints a picture of the past and present, but also provides pointers to future trends that businesses can use to make better buying decisions.
HomeWorld Presents On Point with NPD Evolution Key To Growth In 2019-13
HomeWorld BusinessNPD’s Joe Derochowski discusses the steps retailers can take to further evolve and continue to grow housewares sales in 2019.
What to Watch Online Retailers Begin to Shift Luxury Watch Market
WWDThe clock is ticking. The Internet, once thought of as a back-alley resource for luxury mechanical timepieces, now has a mix of e-commerce players leading a new charge, with watch brands taking notice.
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