NPD Group
Attitudes About Sustainable Fashion Fall Along Generation Lines
Older consumers appear to care more about a garment's country of origin, while younger ones want to know a…
Here’s Where Deloitte, NPD Group See Blockchain’s Promise for Retail
Reports from the two firms illustrate the areas of retail in which blockchain could be the most beneficial.
Clothing and Footwear Spend May be Down, But Consumers are Dishing Out for Designer Accessories
Despite overall declines in the fashion accessories industry, The NPD Group says consumers are investing in…
Why It’s Time for Denim Brands to Expand Sizes
As more plus size models walk the runways of major fashion weeks and high street brands like Monki, Gap and…
E-commerce Gains Drive Holiday Spending in the Right Direction
Consumers are spending more and shopping earlier this holiday season, providing hope for a strong performance…
Sneakernomics: The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs
In one of Aesop’s Fables, “The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs,” a farmer owns a goose that lays a golden egg…
Sneakernomics: What Sports Retail Can Learn from Fast Fashion
Given this current malaise in the U.S. sports business, it is important for the industry to look across the…
Sneakernomics: <em>The State of the Outdoor Business</em>
Matt Powell The overall state of the U.S. outdoor business has not been very good. According to data from…
Defining Classic: The Next Class of Classic Footwear
For nearly a decade footwear brands have been in a cycle of classics, touting ‘classic,’ ‘heritage’ and…
Report: Change in Footwear Spending Sends Warning Signs for Retailers
While the apparel industry continues to grow, and despite last year’s increase in footwear and accessories…
Why Did Children’s Footwear Sales Just Take a Major Hit?
Children constantly outgrow their shoes, so why did footwear sales just drop? According to a recent Market Wat…
Traditional Customer Service Is Getting a Digital Upgrade
With the recent boom in 3D printing and the launch of Adidas’ robotic Speedfactory, 2016 was the year…
NPD: What to Expect for Fashion in 2017
As the new year kicks in and consumers refresh their wardrobes, the apparel industry faces familiar ground…
NPD: Footwear Sales <em>Take a Hit</em> In August
With reports that families are now shopping for back-to-school later in the season, it appears this has had a…
Most of the Apparel Industry is Missing Out on a $20 Billion Opportunity
How can shoppers be at fault for not wanting to buy clothes that don't fit?