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NPD: Consumers remain focused on health, wellness

Mass Relators

It’s not all that shocking to note that over the course of the pandemic consumers focused more intensely on health and wellness. retail sales of products in health and wellness categories continue to match peak growth rates, according to The NPD Group. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.

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Health & Wellness Products Win Over Customers

Independent Retailer

There is no denying the pandemic has significantly modified the purchasing habits of consumers. According to research from the Global Wellness Institute , the wellness industry was measured at $4.3 Delivering convenient experiences that are easy to navigate is key to gaining interest from Gen X wellness consumers.

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J.D. Power finds retail health, wellness services thriving

Mass Relators

consumers have grown accustomed to—and very comfortable with—the idea of receiving health services at their local pharmacies. Power finds retail health, wellness services thriving appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers. TROY, Mich. With more than 258.1 According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. The post J.D.

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

Inside Retail

As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). Health, wellness and travel became the new status symbols, swapped out for Rolexes and Birkins in a new spiritual way of living.

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Dilmah CEO Dilhan Fernando on how Gen Z is breathing new life into tea

Inside Retail

I think globally the category is in growth, it’s around 4-5 per cent annual growth, and it’s buoyed by its connection to natural health, wellness and its health benefits. We believe that any consumer, but particularly in the luxury space, has the right to know where their products come from.

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How Tmall Global is overcoming the challenges of China’s zero-Covid policy

Inside Retail

Back in October, the online marketplace teamed up with global real estate giant Simon and Shop Premium Outlets to bring US brands to Chinese consumers through a series of livestream shopping events. The company is also doing virtual walkthroughs of stores for its consumers. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season.

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Investment Darlings: Sustainability, AI and Personalization While the industry is rife with new brands designed to challenge the marketplace and offer consumers more pointed solutions, investors are considering the ripple effects of external forces, like inflation, that will undoubtedly impact the long-term ROI of their investments.