December 2, 2021 – NPD – Overlapping with the return of in-person learning and sports activities last year, the kids’ …
NEWS AND UPDATES
Retail Import Growth Levels Out But Volume Remains High, Says NRF
January 6, 2022 – NRF – After a year of unprecedented increases, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports …
NRF Chief Economist Says Omicron Could Contribute to Uncertainty and Inflation But is Unlikely to Bring Shutdowns
January 5, 2022 – NRF – The COVID-19 omicron variant will bring uncertainty to the economy in 2022 and could …
November Retail Sales Put Holiday Season on Track to Set New Records
December 15, 2021 – NRF – Retail sales continued to grow in November, putting the 2021 holiday season on the …
Black Friday Returned to Growth This Year, As Cyber Week Lost Potency, Reports NPD; Black Friday week sales revenue rose by 14%, year over year; Cyber Week grew by just 3%
December 14, 2021 – NPD – Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always all about the deals, but significant increases …
NRF Economist Says Holiday Shopping Could Beat Forecast Despite Inflation and COVID-19
December 3, 2021 – NRF – The 2021 holiday season appears to be on track to exceed the National Retail …
This clothing brand for kids is inspired by design from around the world
December 9, 2021 – Fast Company – Twice a year, the designers at kids-clothing label Tea Collection hop on a …
Nearly 180 Million Shop Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
November 30, 2021 – NRF – Nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day …
In-store Retail Sales Rise to Pre-pandemic Levels, as E-Commerce Growth Slows, Reports NPD; In-store sales made up 64% of total sales in September 2021
November 29, 2021 – NPD – The steady, gradual growth of e-commerce dramatically accelerated during the pandemic, elevating the amount …
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 …
