The NPD Group
2020 Lacks a ‘Hot’ Footwear Brand, NPD’s Matt Powell Says
How will performance footwear and apparel fare in 2020? According to NPD's Matt Powell, not very well.
Beauty Predictions for the New Decade, From the NPD Group
The makeup market may return — but probably not until 2021.
Why Millennials and Gen Z Need More Than a ‘Veneer of Ethics’ From Brands
When it comes to millennials and Gen Z, brands and retailers no longer have the option of pretending to do…
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Sneakers Served Up Plenty of Highlights in 2019
Sneakers served up a memorable year in 2019.
NPD: Here’s How Fashion Footwear Will Fare Through the Holidays
Sneakers are on their way to surpassing fashion footwear in sales volume—holiday 2019 is likely to be another…
Nearly 40% of Consumers Will Pay for In-Store Holidays Purchases With Their Phones
Retail's gearing up for the onslaught of holiday shoppers—and this year, consumers could be relying on their…
Footwear’s ‘New Norm’ to Overtake Dress Styles by 2021, NPD Says
Athleisure will be the largest footwear category in the United States by 2021 according to a new report…
Why Major Brands Should Be Paying Closer Attention to the Plus-Size Market
Footwear and apparel brands are taking steps to address the plus-size market, but experts call for more…
Hair Care Continues Growth Streak in Q2
The latest figures from the NPD group show that hair, skin and fragrance are growing, while makeup continues…
NPD: How Athleisure and Performance Footwear Fared in Q2 Sales
A new NPD report takes a deep dive on the state of athleisure, fashion and performance footwear according to…
Analyzing 2018 Beauty Sales: Gains Driven by Skin Care and Brick-and-Mortar
A renaissance in brick-and-mortar helped bolster beauty sales during the holiday period.
NPD Names Lori Monaco President of U.S. Beauty
Monaco joins NPD's beauty group from the firm's accessories division.
NPD: US Denim Sales Climb as the Industry Places Priority on Comfort
Gains in both women's and men's denim helped grow the U.S. industry last year, according to a report by The…
Comfort Footwear, Sneakers Drive US Footwear Market Growth, NPD Says
U.S. footwear sales grew so far in 2018, thanks to gains in comfort-oriented casual footwear and online…
Athleisure’s Market Share Grows as Trend Becomes Staple
Athleisure has grown to represent 24 percent of total apparel industry sales, according to NPD Group's…