November 16, 2021 – NRF – Retail sales rose in October as many consumers began holiday shopping early to avoid …
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Retail Imports Near Record Pace Despite Port Congestion as Holiday Season Begins
November 8, 2021 – NRF – Imports at the nation’s congested container ports are expected to remain at near-record levels …
China’s childrenswear market: Seizing the three-child policy opportunity; Domestic players are gaining traction, alongside international brands. Who will win?
October 22, 2021 – Vogue Business – The introduction of a three-child policy in China has prompted renewed interest in …
42% of Early Holiday Shoppers Cite Supply Concerns as Key Reason to Shop Early, Reports NPD; Fears of product shortages, and avoiding hectic crowds, are the top reasons holiday shoppers hit the stores early
November 2, 2021 – NPD – A recent survey from The NPD Group reveals that more than four in ten …
NRF Predicts Highest Holiday Retail Sales on Record
October 27, 2021 – NRF – Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, as the National Retail Federation …
Omnichannel Shopping Comes of Age; The ongoing shift toward online shopping and away from physical stores accelerated during the early months of the pandemic, but old habits die hard
September 2021 – NPD – The pace of in-store shopping is growing gradually as sales shift back a bit from …
September Retail Sales Grew as Delta Variant Favored Spending on Goods Over Services
October 15, 2021 – NRF – Retail sales increased again in September as worries about the COVID-19 delta variant pushed …
Saks Fifth Avenue added 60 new brands to its children’s category in 2021
October 1, 2021 – Glossy – Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s apparel brand The Row caused a stir on social media …
Katy Perry Helped Gayle and Oprah Go Shopping at Chicken Little in Santa Barbara, CA for Gayle’s Grandson; Perry, who became a mom last August, showed off her baby expertise
September 16, 2021 – Oprah Daily – For the last nine months, Gayle King has been eagerly anticipating her next …
More than Half of U.S. Consumers Plan to Start Holiday Shopping Before Thanksgiving, Reports NPD
October 6, 2021 – NPD – Early season promotional events and ecommerce emphasis are making their mark on the top …