Port Washington, NY–While overall apparel sales are up for the first half of this year compared to last year, women’s apparel … [Read more...]
The NPD Group
Commerce Dept: July Retail Sales Rise to 4-Month High
Washington—As the third quarter and back to school selling begins, U.S. consumers are holding up despite an unpredictable stock … [Read more...]
August 12, 2011 -
NPD: What Apparel Sales Indicate About Back to School Sales
Port Washington, NY–With economic uncertainty weighing on the minds of analysts, retailers and consumers alike, what’s does … [Read more...]
August 3, 2011 -
Have It Your Way: Mass Customization
Mass customization lets customers channel their inner designers at mass production prices. By definition, mass customization … [Read more...]
August 3, 2011 -
Back to School Surveys: Retail Sales May Be Flat
Washington–While major retailers are already touting their latest back to school offerings through advertising and social media, … [Read more...]
July 21, 2011 -
NPD: Back to School Sales To Focus On Value
Port Washington, NY–Cautious consumers say they plan to spend as much as they did last year on back to school merchandise, but … [Read more...]
July 17, 2011 -
NPD: ‘Value-Centric’ Shoppers Shift Shares in All Retail Channels
Port Washington, N.Y–The new “value-centric” consumer is spending, and factory outlets, warehouse clubs and online retailers … [Read more...]
July 12, 2011 -
NPD Report: Consumers Turning to “Investment Mentality”
Port Washington, NY–It make take more adroit marketing to entice consumers to buy products in many categories as more American … [Read more...]
July 6, 2011 -
Amazon Gains Significant Ground in 2011 top 100 Retailer Report
Washington–The view from the top hasn’t changed much. The same retailers appear in the 2011 Top 100 Retailers compiled by … [Read more...]
July 1, 2011 -
Executive Appointments: NPD Group, Koolaburra, Loehmann’s
The NPD Group, Inc. Appoints Three Executives in Long Island Offices Port Washington, NY–The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market … [Read more...]
June 9, 2011 -
The NPD Group Offers Insights into Handbag Market
New York—“Basics maintain volume but innovation drives growth.” Such was the main message underscoring a lively … [Read more...]
May 5, 2011 -
NPD: Specialty Stores Gain Market Share in Apparel
Port Washington—The return of women consumers who once again are shopping for newness has helped the specialty store retail … [Read more...]
April 12, 2011 -
