The NPD Group’s Joe Derochowski explains how the pandemic has accelerated the need for suppliers to focus on the consumer, not the channel.
July 22, 2020
NPD Group: The Co-Existence Conundrum
DEG
The 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.
July 22, 2020
Retailers Are About to Get Schooled
WSJ
This year’s back-to-school season is unpredictable for retailers in more ways than one
July 16, 2020
U.S. Retail Sales Rose 7.5% in June as Stores Reopened
WSJ
Separate jobless claims data indicate improvement in labor market is stalling
July 9, 2020
Sur La Table files for bankruptcy, will close dozens of stores
The Washington Post
The Seattle-based kitchenware company popular for its in-store cooking classes is looking for a new owner
July 8, 2020
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Shopping Is About The Consumer, Not The Channel
HomeWorld Business
July 2, 2020
Pluto TV, Tubi and others may see COVID-related viewing spikes persist in July
FierceVideo
According 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.
June 29, 2020
The Video Call is Starting. Time to Put on Your Zoom Shirt.
New York Times
When homebound workers need to spiff up moments before a meeting, the reach for the breakout garment of quarantine season.
June 26, 2020
‘Something for the backyard’: Why swimsuit sales are on the rise
Glossy
Summer plans may look different this year, but people are still buying bathing suits — online, anyway.
June 25, 2020
Provocative Purchases? Surprisingly Thriving
New York Times
During lockdown, some women gave in to the joy of going braless. Others were buying seductive underwear.
June 24, 2020
New York City retailers welcome back shoppers but challenges loom
Reuters
Upscale 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.
June 9, 2020
Industry Voices—Buffone: Retaining attention in the rip-roaring decade of streaming video
FierceVideo
The 2020s were destined to be the era of maturation for streaming video, due to the mega media conglomerates jumping into the fray.
May 27, 2020
Bicycles Among Items In High Demand During Coronavirus Shutdown
CBS
Wall Street Journal analysis finds households shifted from supermarkets to online and from Whole Foods to waffle irons as lockdowns hit.
May 2, 2020
‘Quarantinis,’ Bread Makers and Badminton: What’s Hot in Down Consumer Market
WSJ
Wall Street Journal analysis finds households shifted from supermarkets to online and from Whole Foods to waffle irons as lockdowns hit.
April 30, 2020
How coronavirus could alter the way we shop for clothes from now on
Today
Store closures due to coronavrirus have left many clothing retailers with declining sales. But could there be other long-term effects?
April 27, 2020
Soul of discretion: What's selling in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Retail Dive
After stocking up on essentials, consumers have begun targeted discretionary spending. What have they deemed worth buying during a quarantine?
April 23, 2020
Supermarket Surge Can Outlast the Virus
WSJ
History indicates that supermarket sales may stay elevated in the coming economic downturn
April 9, 2020
As Masks Go Mainstream, Fashion Designers Sense an Opportunity
Bloomberg
Last Friday, the Centers for Disease Control officially recommended widespread use of face masks to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
April 7, 2020
NPD: Retail ‘bright’ spots during COVID-19
Chain Store Age
Dollar 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.
April 2, 2020
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: SPECIAL COVID-19 REPORT: Watching Consumers Change Before Our Eyes
HomeWorld Business
Joe 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.
April 1, 2020
NPD Shares How COVID-19 Is impacting Weekly Consumption Trends
WWD
The research found dollar growth to be flat as shoppers change the composition of purchases.
March 5, 2020
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Healthy Living – Advancing The Personal Touch
HomeWorld Business
NPD’s Joe Derochowski explains how the business can benefit from a personalized approach to dieting and healthy living.
February 26, 2020
Lowe's Gains, But Reveals Digital Struggles
Mediapost
A 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.
February 4, 2020
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Housewares Learns Lesson From Textiles
HomeWorld Business
NPD’s Joe Derochowski examines how the business can learn from the textiles business.
February 3, 2020
NPD: Wedding Market Still Ripe For Housewares Growth
HomeWorld Business
The 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.
January 30, 2020
Rivet’s Blueprint Report Explores Today’s Golden Age of Denim Innovation
Sourcing Journal
Welcome 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.
January 29, 2020
Ironing Is Boring. Try a Fast, Cheap Handheld Steamer Instead.
WSJ
We tested three portable wrinkle-removers—suitable whether you’re traveling or at home
January 23, 2020
Victoria’s Secret Is Getting Into Shapewear
WWD
The lingerie giant’s comeback plans continue.
January 14, 2020
NPD Group: General merchandise holiday sales fall flat
Chain Store Age
Holiday sales for key general merchandise categories were disappointing despite a strong last-minute push.
January 7, 2020
HomeWorld’s On Point With NPD: Get Ready For Sustainability 2.0
HomeWorld Business
NPD’s Joe Derochowski discusses the evolution of sustainability as a meaningful and persuasive benefit for today’s consumers.
January 6, 2020
The Aging Millennial
WWD
By 2030, the oldest Millennials will be in their mid- to late-40s. But does that mean their spending habits will mature, too?