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Rise Above Research: U.S. photo merchandise market appeals to broad demographic Market research 

Rise Above Research: U.S. photo merchandise market appeals to broad demographic

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A new study from Rise Above Research finds photo merchandise products appeal to a wide demographic, which continues to bolster the market and sustain its popularity and appeal. The four main product categories covered in the study (photo cards, photo books, photo calendars, and photo wall/tabletop décor) show a wide range of age groups are buying these products, from 13-to-17-year-olds... Read More
Census data for October shows ‘healthy’ retail sales and ‘early step forward’ into the holiday season Market research News 

Census data for October shows ‘healthy’ retail sales and ‘early step forward’ into the holiday season

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that retail sales grew solidly over the past two months, demonstrating households’ capacity to spend and the strength of the economy, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “October’s pickup in retail sales shows a healthy pace of spending as many consumers got an early start on holiday shopping,”... Read More
NRF: Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving holiday weekend  Market research News 

NRF: Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving holiday weekend 

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A record 183.4 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from the previous record of 182 million in 2023 and 18.1 million people more than five years ago in... Read More
NRF: Holiday spending still on track for steady growth amid ‘mixed signals’ in recent jobs and GDP Data Market research News 

NRF: Holiday spending still on track for steady growth amid ‘mixed signals’ in recent jobs and GDP Data

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The National Retail Federation still expects steady sales growth for the winter holiday season despite contradictions in the latest economic indicators, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, NRF. “The economic data calendar was quite busy at the end October but while there were contradictions and mixed signals, we continue to believe the U.S. economy remains in a good place,” Kleinhenz said... Read More
NRF: 2024 holiday spending expected to reach new record Market research 

NRF: 2024 holiday spending expected to reach new record

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Consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s latest consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is about $25 per person more than last year’s figure and $16 higher than the previous record set... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data shows retail sales grew in September   Market research 

NRF: Census retail sales data shows retail sales grew in September  

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales increased again in September as employment grew and inflation and interest rates fell, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “While there have been some signs of tightening in consumer spending, September’s numbers show consumers are willing to spend where they see value,” Kleinhenz said. “September sales come... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales declined monthly in September but still grew year over year Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales declined monthly in September but still grew year over year

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Retail sales saw a slight month-over-month drop in September but consumers continued to spend more than last year as interest rates and inflation fell and employment rose, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “After seven consecutive months of gains, consumers pulled back a bit in September, which is historically... Read More
Circana: Holiday shoppers plan to spend slightly more this year Market research News 

Circana: Holiday shoppers plan to spend slightly more this year

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U.S. consumer sentiment and intentions related to the 2024 holiday shopping season are improved compared to the last two years, but are still falling short of 2021 levels in most cases. Most holiday shoppers plan to spend about the same as last year, but there is an increase in those planning on spending more, according to the annual holiday purchase... Read More
Smartphones crushed digital cameras, but Fujifilm is making a comeback Market research News 

Smartphones crushed digital cameras, but Fujifilm is making a comeback

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  The smartphone crushed the digital camera, according to an article at Sherwood.news but Fujifilm is bucking the trend. At the height of the digital camera boom, more than 120 million digital cameras were shipped worldwide in 2010, but by 2023, shipments dropped almost 94% to less than 8 million. But among those declining numbers is a bright spot: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.... Read More
IDC Tracker finds used smartphone shipments grew 6.4% in 2023 Market research News 

IDC Tracker finds used smartphone shipments grew 6.4% in 2023

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More than 195 million used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6.4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72.9 billion, up 12.4% year over year, according to data from the newly launched Worldwide Quarterly Used Device Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC). “The growth of the secondary... Read More
NRF: Nearly half of Halloween shoppers to start purchasing items before October  Market research 

NRF: Nearly half of Halloween shoppers to start purchasing items before October 

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Early Halloween shopping is on the rise, with 47% of survey participants beginning their shopping before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from 37% five years ago and compares with just 32% in 2014. Total Halloween spending is expected to reach $11.6 billion after last year’s record-setting... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data shows households ‘have the underpinnings to spend’ Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data shows households ‘have the underpinnings to spend’

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales continued to grow in August, fueled by rising wages amid falling inflation, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “These numbers show the continued resiliency of the American consumer,” Kleinhenz said. “While sales growth decelerated from last month’s pace, there is little hint of consumer spending unraveling.... Read More
IDC: Mixed and Extended Reality Headsets to Drive Strong Growth Through 2028 Market research 

IDC: Mixed and Extended Reality Headsets to Drive Strong Growth Through 2028

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The decline in worldwide shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets continued during the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) as volumes contracted 28.1% year over year to 1.1 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The decline is expected to carry forward as full-year shipments... Read More
CIPA releases consumer digital camera market research for Japan Market research 

CIPA releases consumer digital camera market research for Japan

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The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA)  recently conducted the Integrated Survey of Photo Imaging Market: Japan Edition, targeting users of digital cameras and smartphones. Traditionally, the organization says digital cameras make outings and trips more enjoyable.  This series of surveys gives a strong impression that this is what it means to live with a digital camera, and this is... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew again in August as inflation eased Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew again in August as inflation eased

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Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. “Retail sales data shows that consumers continued to spend on household priorities in August,” said Matthew Shay, President and CEO. “This is despite a slowing labor market that is expected to prompt the Fed... Read More