Chicago and Port Washington, NY–This year, the day after Christmas was called “Mega Monday.” And according to … [Read more...]
The NPD Group
Expert: Holiday 2011′s New Retail Recipe for Success
Ask the Expert: Marshal Cohen is Chief Industry Analyst, The NPD Group, Inc. He is a nationally known expert on the retail … [Read more...]
December 22, 2011 -
Forecast: Brick and Mortar Shopping to Crest This Week
New York—As holiday sales come down to the wire this Saturday, expect to see more shoppers at brick and mortar retail, several … [Read more...]
December 20, 2011 -
Holiday Online Sales to Date: Up 15%
Reston, VA—Although traffic may be light in some retail sales floors this holiday season, consumers are spending more than ever … [Read more...]
December 12, 2011 -
Sycamore Partners Makes $212 Million Bid for Talbots
Hingham, MA—Just days after reporting a dismal third quarter where the store swung into a wider loss that spurred $50 million in … [Read more...]
December 7, 2011 -
“Hyper” Monday Hits Sales Record of $1.25 Billion
Reston, VA and Port Washington, NY—As expected, Cyber Monday sales hit a new single day selling record with sales increasing 22% … [Read more...]
November 30, 2011 -
Black Friday Sales Surge, But Will Spending Continue?
New York—First the good news: the hype around Black Friday apparently has paid off with shoppers out in record numbers—some … [Read more...]
November 28, 2011 -
Super Committee Failure to Darken Black Friday Sales?
New York—With retailers poised for what promises to be one of the most competitive Black Friday weekends ever, could news of an … [Read more...]
November 21, 2011 -
NPD: Consumers Plan Flat Spending for Holiday
Port Washington, NY—Most consumers say they plan to spend the same amount on holiday spending this year as they did last year, … [Read more...]
October 4, 2011 -
Commerce Dept: August Retail Sales Stagnate
Washington—After seven months of increases, total U.S.retail sales remained flat in August, the U.S. Commerce Department … [Read more...]
September 14, 2011 -
Missoni for Target: A Lesson for Retailers?
Minneapolis—When a luxurygoods brand, such as Prada or Hermès, controls how much of a new style in handbags and footwear is … [Read more...]
September 14, 2011 -
Ask the Expert: Marshal Cohen
Marshal Cohen is Chief Industry Analyst, The NPD Group, Inc. He is a nationally known expert on the retail industry and … [Read more...]
August 18, 2011 -
