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February 19, 2013
Report: C-store saw traffic bumps in 2012

A report released by research company NPD Group found that the convenience store sector experienced marked gains last year, as visits increased 4.6% in the fourth quarter and grew an average of 3.7% per month for 2012.

February 6, 2013
NPD: Consumers typically put off Valentine’s Day to last week

Seventy-eight percent of those who celebrate Valentine’s Day plan to shop a week or less before the actual day, and still many wait until Feb. 13 or Feb. 14 to purchase, finds recent by The NPD Group.

January 23, 2013
NPD: U.S. restaurant count up by 4,442 units over last year

There were 4,442 more restaurants in the U.S. in fall 2012 than there were in fall 2011, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

December 4, 2012
Report: C-store traffic declines in Q3

A report by NPD Group found that total consumer traffic through convenience stores was down 2.1% in the third quarter, compared with the same period last year.

October 11, 2012
NPD: More consumers to spend same or more this holiday versus last year

The majority of consumers intend to spend the same (67%) this holiday season than last year, and 10% plan to spend more while fewer that say they plan to spend less, according to the NPD Group’s 11th Annual Holiday Survey.

April 24, 2012
NPD: Most shoppers say price has to be right before they shop

Price trumps sales and special deals, customer service, and convenience as a factor in deciding where to shop for the majority of U.S. consumers, according to a survey by The NPD Group.

March 2, 2012
NPD: Consumers using stores as showrooms in home retail categories

There is evidence in the home retail sector that consumers increasingly are first researching a product in physical store and then making their actual purchase online, according to The NPD Group.

February 6, 2012
NPD Group to analyze Walmart POS data

New York -- The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y., has signed an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores to receive and analyze its U.S. point-of-sale data.

 Under the terms of the agreement, NPD will receive sales data from Walmart U.S. stores and the retailer’s Web site. The deal covers a broad range of general merchandise categories, but does not include beauty. 

 

 

January 9, 2012
NPD: Holiday consumer electronic sales down 5.9%

Sales of consumer electronics fell 5.9% this past holiday season, as smartphones cannibalize sales of standalone gadgets like cameras, camcorders and GPS navigation devices, according to the NPD Group.

January 9, 2012
NPD: Holiday consumer electronic sales down 5.9%

Sales of consumer electronics fell 5.9% this past holiday season, as smartphones cannibalize sales of standalone gadgets like cameras, camcorders and GPS navigation devices, according to the NPD Group.

November 28, 2011
Thanksgiving weekend sales hit record high

Retail sales broke records during the Thanksgiving weekend, climbing 16%, according to a survey by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation.

August 9, 2011
NPD report: U.S. restaurant count down by 9,450 from last year

A Tuesday report by NPD Group said that U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2%, which translates to a loss of 9,450 restaurants since last year.

August 9, 2011
NPD report: U.S. restaurant count down by 9,450 from last year

A Tuesday report by NPD Group said that U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2%, which translates to a loss of 9,450 restaurants since last year.

April 5, 2011
NPD report: Thriftier post-recession consumers stretch food dollars

A report released Tuesday by The NPD Group said that U.S. consumers have emerged from the recession with a honed ability to stretch their dollars and, now faced with rising food costs, they are turning to the cost-savings tactics they’ve mastered over the past few years.

March 22, 2011
Survey: Commute times impact c-store users

A survey released Tuesday by NPD Group found that morning and evening commutes are a peak time for super heavy users of convenience stores to visit, while moderate and light users tend to visit more during the evening commute.

December 27, 2010
Blizzard hurts retailers as post-Christmas shoppers stay home

Sunday’s east coast snowstorm disrupted sales throughout the entire area and disrupted one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

July 20, 2010
Study: Consumers resetting, not recovering

A study released Wednesday by market research firm NPD Group found that consumers are focused...

July 20, 2010
Study: Consumers resetting, not recovering

A study released Wednesday by market research firm NPD Group found that consumers are focused...

June 22, 2010
Study: Appliance sales showing strength

According to The NPD Group, sales of major appliances generated double-digit dollar and unit growth...

June 21, 2010
Survey: Consumers continue thrifty ways despite improving economy

A new report released Tuesday by market research firm The NPD Group found that despite...

March 15, 2010
Report: Most households eating dinner at home

A report released Monday by market research firm The NPD Group found that the majority...

February 25, 2008
iTunes No. 2 Music

According to a Tuesday report by market researcher NPD Group, Apple's iTunes is now the...

February 11, 2008
Toy Sales Vary by Channel in 2007

Channel sales performance revealed that more shoppers purchased toys online in 2007 compared to mass...

February 11, 2008
Toy Sales Vary by Channel in 2007

Channel sales performance revealed that more shoppers purchased toys online in 2007 compared to mass...

October 30, 2007
Family Dollar in Three-Year Pact With NPD Group

Charlotte, N.C., Family...

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