September 2006 Issue 45
Events
NRN's MUFSO Conference
Nation's Restaurant News
Dallas, TX
Event Web site
October 26-27, 2006
NPD Foodservice User Conference
Chicago, IL
Insights Mission
Back-to-School Surprises
“Everyone said this would be the year of skinny jeans – and some consumers are buying them, but they’re not taking off as expected quite yet. Instead, fashion footwear is the story to watch at back-to-school time this year . . ."
Lara Garguilo, Market Analyst
Robyn Teplansky, Market Analyst
Warnaco, Inc.
Speedo, Warners, Chaps, and Calvin Klein jeans are among the names under Warnaco’s’ umbrella, along with other well-known swimwear, apparel, and sportswear brands for men, women, and children. This is why Warnaco, Inc. is a “multi-brand, multi-channel apparel company” – and its highly recognized brand names appeal to a diverse audience.
Using Reclassified Time Period Fields in PowerView
Many NPD clients use the same PowerView reports every week or every month, with the only difference being the time period for which they are viewing the data.
Back-to-School in Spain: What Do Kids Want? What Will Parents Buy?
Kids are kids, and in Europe, the summer months are all about sandcastles and swimming. Manufacturers, however, are busily preparing for the start of the new academic year.
NPD In The News
Washington Post (September 6, 2006)
When it comes to watching television, TiVo revolutionized the "when," allowing viewers to easily record a program and watch it later. Now, Sony Corp. is trying to get out front in a battle for the "where" of TV viewing.
Eat WiselyFort Wayne Journal Gazette (September 5, 2006)
If the old saying "You are what you eat " is really true, then America is a popcorn-candy-meat-fish-chicken-fruit- vegetable-pizza country. Would you believe that the average family of four consumes 6,000 pounds of food a year? That’s what a recent survey found.
Not Giving it Up Just Yet: Some Artists Remain iTunes HoldoutsSeattle Times (September 5, 2006)
Bob Seger turned the page, and Metallica finally found justice for online fans. Now, only a few remaining big-name musical acts refuse to make their songs available on Apple Computer's popular iTunes Music Store
The NPD Group: Rap/Hip-Hop Ringtones Rule the Market
According to The NPD Group, a leading consumer and retail information company, rap/hip-hop was the leading ringtone genre among those downloading ringtones in the U.S. market in July 2006.
NPD Reports What New Burger Flavors Americans Want At Casual Dining Restaurants
America loves burgers almost as much as they love to try new things. While hamburgers on buns remain the most popular sandwich in America, casual dining restaurants are experimenting with variations using other breads, toppings and flavorings.
The NPD Group Names Tim Bush Group President, DisplaySearch
The NPD Group, a leading consumer and retail information provider, has appointed Tim Bush as group president, DisplaySearch. In this newly created position, Bush will be responsible for managing the overall sales and operations and expanding global coverage for DisplaySearch, an NPD Group company which provides research and analysis for the flat panel display industry.
According to The NPD Group, a leading consumer and retail information company, rap/hip-hop was the leading ringtone genre among those downloading ringtones in the U.S. market in July 2006.
America loves burgers almost as much as they love to try new things. While hamburgers on buns remain the most popular sandwich in America, casual dining restaurants are experimenting with variations using other breads, toppings and flavorings.
The NPD Group, a leading consumer and retail information provider, has appointed Tim Bush as group president, DisplaySearch. In this newly created position, Bush will be responsible for managing the overall sales and operations and expanding global coverage for DisplaySearch, an NPD Group company which provides research and analysis for the flat panel display industry.
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