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U.S. Beauty Sales Rebound After Coronavirus Slump
Makeup is making a rebound, the latest numbers from NPD show.
Reasons to Celebrate Denim’s Birthday
Apparel retailers should be deliberately planning their upcoming denim assortment, as jeans are sitting in a…
Luggage, Swimwear Show Distinct Signs of Recovery: NPD
In March and April 2021, luggage sales returned to 80 percent of their 2019 levels, according to The NPD…
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Prestige Beauty Grew 11 Percent in Q1, Per NPD Group
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Forget Running — Why Walking Is a Big Opportunity for Footwear Brands Right Now
A new report found more than half of Americans are walking more than they did pre-pandemic — and they have no…
Inside CEW’s State of the Beauty Industry Report
Industry researchers shared proprietary data at CEW's State of the Beauty Industry Report.
Prestige Beauty Sales Fell 19 Percent in 2020
Year-end numbers from the NPD Group show that e-commerce grew 46 percent in 2020, in spite of market-wide…
Global Activewear Market to Reach More Than $350B in 2020
In a year of ups and downs, activewear is the crème that rises to the top.
Amid a New Presidency, Stimulus and Trade Deals, Will 2021 Ignite Apparel’s Recovery?
NPD Group's Beth Goldstein notes that apparel sales will decline approximately 10 percent during the holiday…
By the Numbers: Comparing Prestige Beauty Sales Worldwide
International data from The NPD Group shows North America's pivot to skin care as the strongest.
Olive Oil Is Having a Moment
The kitchen staple is getting the hero ingredient treatment outside of the kitchen, now, too.
U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales Drop 36 Percent in Q2
Data from The NPD Group shows an unprecedented tumble in sales, but with signs of consumer interest in…
Trendy Shoes Continue to See Sales Declines Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
With most events, weddings and parties canceled this summer, consumers are not shelling out for fashionable…
Sports Brands Need to Take Risks to Boost Business
Exciting assortments can lure a jittery consumer back to stores and e-commerce sites.