Sizzle Toys: Yes, the last several months have been Toys R Us focused. But the wooden soldiers and dolls still march on, and game consoles still fly off the shelves. Beyond the banner bankruptcy of Toys R Us, NPD Group finds that the toy industry...
The number of independent restaurants continues to decline in the United States, but they still make up more than half of the country’s eateries, and account for 15 percent of total restaurant operator spend. That’s according to research released on Monday (March 21) by The...
A new report from The NPD Group has revealed that when it comes to back-to-school shopping, consumer spending has become less consistent and predictable in recent years. According to a news release, back-to-school shopping is starting earlier and lasting longer. While two-thirds of consumers plan...
September 24, 2021
The U.S. apparel industry has generated $13.3 million more in revenue — representing a 10% boost — in the first eight months of this year than it did in 2019, according to The NPD Group consumer tracking service. More than three-fifths of U.S. consumers want a new wardrobe to replace their old and worn clothes […]
May 22, 2018
The number of independent restaurants continues to decline in the United States, but they still make up more than half of the country’s eateries, and account for 15 percent of...
July 11, 2017
A new report from The NPD Group has revealed that when it comes to back-to-school shopping, consumer spending has become less consistent and predictable in recent years. According to a...