The NPD Group
Skin and Hair Leapfrog Makeup in Latest Prestige Beauty Sales Numbers
Skin-care sales aren't being driven by new launches, according to NPD, but by existing products in the market.
Naturals Are Up — and Don’t Say ‘Antiaging,’ According to NPD
Natural products now make up the biggest category in skin care.
NPD Study: Growth Slowing in Lead Category Drivers
Millennials, ath-leisure and e-commerce continue to drive apparel sales, but growth has slowed.
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Skin Care Outshines Makeup for 2017, According to NPD
Skin care grew 9 percent for 2017, while makeup grew 6 percent.
In the Bull’s Eye: Target Plans to Make More Dollars With Scents
Mass-market fragrance sales haven't enjoyed the uptick registered in specialty doors. Target hopes it has the…
The Night Shift: Nighttime Skin Care Expands Beyond Antiaging
As consumers embrace a multifaceted approach to wellness and beauty, sales of sleep-oriented products are…
NPD’s Marshal Cohen Urges Accessories Firms to Break From Tradition
The industry expert advocates products that are multifunctional.
Complexion Category — Skin Care and Makeup Included — Posts Sales Gains
Skin care and foundations are growing in prestige beauty, while concealers are posting gains in the mass…
Enjoying the Store: Retailers Have to Reinvent at Home
Half of consumers enjoy shopping for fashion in stores "always" or "most of the time," but that doesn't mean…
Report: Immigration Fears Hurt Hispanic Spending
U.S. Hispanics are changing their shopping behaviors and athletic footwear brands like Nike, Skechers and…
Sneakernomics: No, Athleisure is Not Dead
With the disappointing quarterly results from some of the major sports retailers, there has been a renewed…
What to Watch in Beauty: Wellness Gets Better and Better
The desire for better-for-you products continues to gain momentum.
Could Nike Be Dragging Foot Locker Down?
The Foot Locker thrives off of sneaker culture, and after its announcement of a disappointing second quarter…
Prestige Skin Care Outpaces Growth in Makeup for Q2
Driven by upticks in facial moisturizer, cleanser and mask sales, prestige skin care was up 6 percent in the…
Sephora Adds to Hello FAB Collection
Hello FAB is hitting the mark with women who like product blurring the lines between skin care and cosmetics.