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After stocking up on essentials, consumers have begun targeted discretionary spending. What have they deemed worth buying during a quarantine?

Last Friday, the Centers for Disease Control officially recommended widespread use of face masks to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

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.

The research found dollar growth to be flat as shoppers change the composition of purchases.

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. 

We tested three portable wrinkle-removers—suitable whether you’re traveling or at home

The lingerie giant’s comeback plans continue.

Holiday sales for key general merchandise categories were disappointing despite a strong last-minute push.

By 2030, the oldest Millennials will be in their mid- to late-40s. But does that mean their spending habits will mature, too?

More and more e-commerce shops are opening up stores IRL. Here's why.

BUYING 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. 

And consumers in major cities are more likely to take the plunge than others.

The NPD Group’s Matt Powell joins the Shoe-In Show team to discuss the latest in outdoor trends for Fall ’19.

Now that the streaming apocalypse is fully upon us, how are people in the home-entertainment business coping?

High-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 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.

Strong economy drives spending but shopping shifts online and retailers spread out discounts

It’s not a day. It’s a synonym for “sale.” And it needs to change.

As Black Friday’s hold on the season has loosened, shopping patterns diverge by age. 

As 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.