November 29, 2022 – NRF – A record 196.7 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday …
NEWS AND UPDATES
The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Sales Grew 4% in Q3 2022
November 16, 2022 – NPD – U.S. toy industry sales revenue increased by 4%, growing $201 million in the third …
Record 166.3 Million Shoppers Expected During Thanksgiving Weekend
November 17, 2022 – NRF – An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber …
Playtime and Kid’s Hub Marketplace Becomes Orderwizz; a B2B Platform for Brands and Buyers in the Children’s Market
November 1, 2022 – Playtime – Following market shifts in response to ecology, the pandemic, and diversity integration, the fashion …
NRF Predicts Healthy Holiday Sales as Consumers Navigate Economic Headwinds
November 3, 2022 – NRF – Holiday spending is expected to be healthy even with recent inflationary challenges, as the …
Expect 2022 holiday sales to reach last year’s levels, but with a larger emphasis on in-store shopping
September 29, 2022 – NPD – Increased negativity about the economy and their own personal finances is causing 29% of …
Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Growth Continues
October 14, 2022 – NRF – Retail sales remained strong on a monthly basis and saw another year-over-year gain in …
29% of Consumers Cite Finances and Economy as Reasons For Spending Less During the Holidays, Reports NPD; Expect 2022 holiday sales to reach last year’s levels, but with a larger emphasis on in-store shopping
September 29, 2022 – NPD – Increased negativity about the economy and their own personal finances is causing 29% of …
Imports Headed to Lowest Level Since Early 2021 But Retailers Are Well Stocked for Holidays
October 7, 2022 – NRF – Imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to fall to their lowest …
NRF Says Consumers Still Spending Despite Worries Over Inflation and Interest Rates
October 3, 2022 – NRF – Consumers remain worried about high inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to …