Men are taking more risks in their apparel purchases, with the market moving up 1% to $57 billion last year, according to new research.
NPD Group: Children’s leads athletic footwear growth
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Children’s is the fastest-growing segment of the US athletic footwear market, with sales up 12% by value in 2012, according to industry analyst The NPD Group.
Neckwear Notes: Ties by the numbers
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How much did the neckwear business contract since its 1995 peak and has it stopped shrinking? Harry Sheff looks into what few numbers are available.
NPD Group: Half of shoppers yet to start their holiday spending
December 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Half of all US holiday shoppers have yet to begin spending, new research suggests, giving retailers time to get customers spending in their stores.
NPD Group: Apparel market up 4% in 2011
April 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The US apparel market staged a marked recovery in 2011, rising by 4% to $199 billion, according to market research company NPD Group.
NPD Group: Value mindset continues to drive apparel sales
July 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Retailers who can offer value, trusted brands and versatile products will be the winners in the upcoming back-to-school season, according to new research that looks at where consumers shop for apparel and the channels benefiting from the new ‘value-cen…
The NPD Group names new apparel, footwear heads
June 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
PORT WASHINGTON, NY—The NPD Group has new leaders for its fashion apparel business and its fashion footwear and accessories business. The market research firm said today that Amy Hyland, head of the toys business for NPD, will now lead the fashion apparel business, and Diane Nicholson, head of the beauty business, will add the fashion [...]
Holiday Apparel Sales Strong, Driven by Menswear
January 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Holiday 2010 retail sales were strong in the U.S., particularly in apparel. According to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, consumer spending rose 5.5 percent over 2009 in November and December, and apparel was up more than 11 percent, driven by an impressive 10.5 percent boost in menswear. “If last year’s holiday story was about gaining some stability, [...]
