November 29, 2021 – NPD – The steady, gradual growth of e-commerce dramatically accelerated during the pandemic, elevating the amount …
NEWS AND UPDATES
Missing Santa: Consumers Look Forward to a More Typical Holiday Shopping Season This Year, NPD Says; One-third (36%) look forward to browsing the decorated aisles for holiday gifts; 15% look forward to visiting Santa at the mall again
November 23, 2021 – NPD – Online shopping saved the holidays for many last year but consumers are looking forward …
October Retail Sales Grew as Consumers Got an Early Start on Holiday Shopping
November 16, 2021 – NRF – Retail sales rose in October as many consumers began holiday shopping early to avoid …
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 …
The Cozy And Quirky History Of The Onesie; Even before the jumpsuit made its comeback, babies and toddlers weren’t the only ones rocking one-piece outfits
October 5, 2021 – Huffington Post – Onesies, bodysuits, snapsuits. Whatever you call them, if you’ve got a baby in …
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 …