T-FAL , a division of Groupe SEB USA, is a leader in the cookware and small electric appliances markets. The company is widely known as the inventor of nonstick cookware, and has since the 1950s introduced a range of unique cookware collections and appliances. With customer satisfaction and innovation always top-of-mind, T-FAL looks to NPD market information to keep abreast of industry trends and maintain an edge among competitors. Here, T-FAL Division Vice President, Marketing, Veronica Lewis, explains NPD’s role in her company’s product development, marketing and sales decision-making.

Given Spain’s strong tradition of dining out and equally strong competition among restaurants built on a wide variety of concepts, how can restaurant operators set themselves apart? What drives foodservice success in Spain? Understanding what makes Spain and its foodservice industry different from its European counterparts and the U.S. restaurant business is critical to increasing business and satisfying local preferences.

The NPD Group Expands Research Capabilities In Its Beauty Division

NPD Beauty is now able to provide clients with capabilities such as Syndicated Topical Reports and Scent Test Methodology, along with new services called Fast Follow-ups and Concept Checks. These new capabilities will help clients understand not only the products that are selling, but will also help clients uncover the underlying attitudes and behaviors oftheir customers.

 

Leading Tech Analyst Presents the Future of Digital Imaging

Ross Rubin, The NPD Group's lead analyst on consumer electronics, discussed the future of digital imaging at an industry event in New York City. The event, hosted by The NPD Group and WIRED Magazine, provided trends on usage, buying and photo finishing, and an overall glimpse into where the digital imaging category is headed. The discussion was based on a recently released white paper authored by Ross Rubin, entitled Digital Imaging: The Developing Picture .

 

Holiday Promotions Push Down Average Selling Price of Tech Products in November

The average selling price of t echnology products declined during the month of November, due in large part to Black Friday promotions, which pushed November prices down 18 percent when compared to November 2003, according to the latest NPD Consumer Electronics Price Watch, a monthly pricing monitor from The NPD Group.

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