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Nikkei report shows Canon and Sony retain top spots, Fujifilm leaps over Nikon Market research 

Nikkei report shows Canon and Sony retain top spots, Fujifilm leaps over Nikon

Gary Pageau , , , ,
Japan’s leading financial publication, Nikkei Inc. released ” Nikkei Industry Map 2027, ” which includes a ranking of digital camera shipments (market share) by manufacturer in the global camera market. The report shows Canon maintains its healthy number one market share, followed by Sony at number two. In the battle for third place, however, Fujifilm leapfrogged Nikon, according to TechRadar. (Note,... Read More
NRF: Value drives back-to-school shopping as classes begin Market research 

NRF: Value drives back-to-school shopping as classes begin

Gary Pageau
According to The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest back-to-school consumer survey, shoppers continue to prioritize value as they prepare for the school year. New NRF data shows back-to-school shoppers are still completing their purchases for 2026, with the help of AI-powered shopping tools, discounts, promotions and secondhand products to stretch their budgets.  As of early August, shoppers had only completed... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 10th month of sales growth in July Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 10th month of sales growth in July

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose again in July, marking the 10th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales maintained their steady upward momentum in July as consumers kept shopping despite ups and downs in other economic indicators,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Supported by a... Read More
NRF: Import cargo’s early peak season is winding down Market research 

NRF: Import cargo’s early peak season is winding down

Gary Pageau ,
This year’s peak shipping season is coming to an end, with import volume at the nation’s major container ports expected to remain high this month before starting to decline for the remainder of 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We had an early peak season this year as retailers... Read More
NRF: Majority of back-to-school shoppers get a head start on the season Market research 

NRF: Majority of back-to-school shoppers get a head start on the season

Gary Pageau
Consumers are getting an early start on back-to-school shopping, with 62% of shoppers having already started shopping for the school year by early July, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. While the figure is down slightly from 67% at the same point in 2025, it remains significantly higher than... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Ninth month of sales growth in June Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Ninth month of sales growth in June

Gary Pageau
Retail sales climbed for the ninth month in a row during June as positive factors overcame challenges to the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The summer shopping season got off to a strong start in June,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Consumers took advantage of... Read More
NRF: Import cargo expected to set new record ahead of potential August tariffs Market research 

NRF: Import cargo expected to set new record ahead of potential August tariffs

Gary Pageau ,
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to hit a new record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “This year’s early peak season is expected to continue through July as retailers and other importers... Read More
Rise Above Research: High level of interest in using AI to be more creative with photo printing Market research 

Rise Above Research: High level of interest in using AI to be more creative with photo printing

Gary Pageau
According to the latest photo printing study from Rise Above Research, a sizable percentage of US consumers are interested in using AI to assist them in being more creative with photo prints. Overall, 38% of respondents in the Rise Above Research 2026 US Photo Printing Study said they are either “interested” or “very interested” in using AI for creative purposes... Read More
NRF: Summer events fueling consumer spending Market research 

NRF: Summer events fueling consumer spending

Gary Pageau
Travel and mid-year promotions make summer a key spending season for consumers and retailers, but this year stands out with more opportunities than usual to celebrate, connect and spend. From the 2026 FIFA World Cup to America’s 250th anniversary, the calendar is packed with events bringing people together, according to NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews.... Read More
Popsa research reveals most smartphone photos are never revisited Feature Market research News 

Popsa research reveals most smartphone photos are never revisited

Gary Pageau , ,
Photo curation app Popsa recently conducted a survey among 8,000 consumers, revealing almost three-quarters of photos on smartphones are never seen again, due to overload and emotional complexity. Almost half actively avoid photos from certain periods of their lives – with past relationships and grief the biggest triggers. Almost half of the respondents feel more emotionally connected to memories after... Read More
Circana: Consumer spending remains resilient amid shifting demand patterns in May Market research 

Circana: Consumer spending remains resilient amid shifting demand patterns in May

Gary Pageau
Marketing research firm Circana said U.S. consumers continued to spend in May despite mounting economic pressures, underscoring ongoing resilience even as purchasing behaviors evolve. Overall retail spending rose 1.3% year over year, while unit demand declined 1.5%, signaling a more selective and value-conscious shopper. May spending patterns highlighted increasingly erratic consumer behavior, shaped in part by the delayed impact of... Read More
NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit record $27.9 billion Market research 

NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit record $27.9 billion

Gary Pageau ,
Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year. “Despite economic pressures, Father’s Day remains just as important to shoppers as in years past,” NRF... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor market and consumers’ continued willingness to spend on retail goods despite pressure from elevated gas... Read More
Import cargo volume to see year-over-year gain again in June, then remain below 2025 levels into fall Market research 

Import cargo volume to see year-over-year gain again in June, then remain below 2025 levels into fall

Gary Pageau ,
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain below last year’s levels into the fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We expect to see a... Read More