The NPD Group

We are proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named NPD's Jana Sellers-Munford, Jenna Callery, and Nicole McDonald to the highly respected Women of the Channel list for 2021. Please join us in congratulating Jana, Jenna, and Nicole! Read the full press release for more: https://bit.ly/3fq47lV #WOTC21

In a recent presentation to the Retail Industry Leaders Association, our Chief Retail Strategist Don Unser outlined the retail industry headwinds and tailwinds to watch for in the coming year. Don highlighted three of the most critical trends affecting retailers in the coming months - related to work, school, and travel. Get the full story here: https://bit.ly/3xZC8Sd

It's an uncertain moment in retail for sure. But with access to point-of-sale data showing what sells at Canadian retail, you can know exactly what your competitors are doing. See how to use data to refine your promotional, sales, and customer acquisition strategies: https://bit.ly/3h7I6KM

We used our Checkout Omnichannel Tracking Panel to take a multigenerational look at the evolution of online purchasing. In exploring this data, several themes emerged. See what we uncovered: https://bit.ly/3s5uTny

Whether looking to recover from a challenging year or remain relevant, all manufacturers and retailers need to find ways to reposition their business. Our Chief Retail Industry Advisor discusses navigating the road to retail's repositioning in his latest blog. https://www.npd.com//navigating-the-road-to-retails-repos/

What were the top titles in books, movies, and video games in 2020? Find out in our Entertainment Industry Top 10 Sellers list: https://bit.ly/30hYlfq

There will be some level of recovery in 2021, but much uncertainty remains. How can retail plan more effectively and build more realistic expectations around challenging year-over-year comps in 2021? https://bit.ly/38AyL9I

2020 was a year of historic growth for the U.S. consumer technology industry and our latest Future of Tech report forecasts this momentum will continue into the first quarter of 2021. Find out more about our expectations for consumer tech sales through 2023: https://bit.ly/3nuHVJ4

In this time of rapid change, we analyzed the purchase patterns that shaped 2020 to inform our view of the important considerations for businesses across retail, food, entertainment, and tech as the new year begins. Read on for the 10 consumer trends we are watching this year https://bit.ly/3bhWJs1

Our #CES2021 content hub is live! We are all-virtual for CES this year, showcasing key insights from our team of experienced industry thought leaders. Bookmark the page below as we release exclusive content today through next week. https://npdces2021.com/registration/

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During this unprecedented time of uncertainty, families have turned to toys for entertainment, distraction, and joy. The pandemic clearly had a positive impact on toy sales in Q2 and Q3; however, whether that momentum will carry through to the peak holiday shopping season still remains to be seen. Read the full story for more insights from our Retail Tracking Service. https://bit.ly/2I1q1im

As has been the case in retail, the commercial office supplies and B2B tech channel has not been immune to the societal aftershocks brought on by COVID-19. Our office supplies and B2B technology analysts share their unique perspectives on what’s ahead in a new blog. https://www.npd.com//what-the-future-of-work-means-for-b2b/

The popularity of DIY home improvement projects during the pandemic is a trend that will continue with more than 40% of consumers indicating post-pandemic DIY home improvement plans. Read more to find out what this means for the industry heading into the holiday season. https://www.npd.com//20/dreaming-of-a-diy-kind-of-holiday/

While many in the U.S. stayed close to home in 2020, in line with COVID-19 precautions, the home industry benefited. New and urgent consumer needs paired with the rise of schooling and working from home and restaurant restrictions helped set the stage for historic home-products growth. What should you expect for the industry in 2021? Get exclusive insights from our U.S. Home Forecast: https://www.npd.com//what-should-you-expect-for-home-cate/

While consumers are always looking for good deals, their sweet spot this holiday will be free shipping. According to insights from our annual holiday purchase intentions study, free shipping, for the first time, was identified as the number one factor influencing where consumers decide to shop this holiday. Read the full story here: https://www.npd.com//free-shipping-will-be-more-of-a-swee/

The 2020 Baker's Dozen is here! Get our Technology & Mobile Industry Advisor's annual holiday expectations for what is looking to be a historic season. https://www.npd.com//2020-bakers-dozen-stephen-bakers-ann/

What were the top titles in books, movies, and video games in September? Find out in our Entertainment Industry Top 10 Sellers list: https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/top-10/

Join us in two weeks for our annual pre-holiday webinar - Tech Sentiment and the Retail Holiday Update. Find out what’s happening and what to expect in this much-anticipated presentation from our Retail and Technology Industry Advisors. Register now https://bit.ly/3nnK6PM

Our Chief Industry Advisor highlights retail opportunities as a new season begins and consumers start spending more time inside. Watch the latest Minute with Marshal Cohen for what brands and retailers should look to take advantage of as these changes occur. https://bit.ly/3drMzUL

Before the dates of Amazon’s Prime Days were officially announced, 57% of consumers told us they plan to do at least some, if not all, of their holiday shopping during the online event. What does this mean for Black Friday and the holiday season? Find out what insights from our annual holiday purchase intentions study revealed. https://www.npd.com//prime-days-and-black-friday-are-head/

Industries connected to the home have performed well the last several months as consumers shifted spend from going out to staying in. Keep reading to find out what brands and retailers need to know as they brace for Holiday 2020 and beyond: https://www.npd.com//consumption-in-quarantine-4-charts-t/

How will next week's Prime Days impact the 2020 holiday shopping season? In a year where everything is different online shopping is bigger than ever, tangible products are the source of our experiences, and a new set of needs has emerged our industry advisors share their unique perspectives on the impact of Prime Day across retail. https://www.npd.com//covid-changed-retail-will-prime-days/