Marshall Cohen
Marshall Cohen
benefits buying chains home mass reaping
It's really about back to basics, buying at chains like Home Depot and Lowe's. The mass merchants are reaping the benefits in a big way because it's one-stop shopping.
adult apparel buying came dressing exploring father finally found generation grooming image men owned reaching sales saw seeing shift suit teens towards unexpected wore younger
The surge in men's apparel sales came from some of the most unexpected places, such as young men buying a suit. Teens and young adult men have finally 'discovered the suit.' When exploring that further, NPD found that young men never owned a suit, never wore a suit and never saw their father in a suit - yet, they have migrated towards dressing up to be 'cool.' We are seeing a shift in the younger generation reaching their image through grooming and dressing up.
buying craftsman home imagine martha mean products tool
Imagine going into Kmart and buying a Sears Craftsman tool set, or buying Kmart's Martha Stewart home products at Sears. To Kmart shoppers, Lands' End may not mean anything, but now it will.
add becomes benefit buying consumers fact item novelty third wear
When it becomes the third week, the novelty is going to wear off, but the consumers will still be buying one more item just because of the fact that they're going to be having ... more in their pocket. That one item is going to add up and it is going to benefit the retailer more than the consumer.
buying consumers expensive less maybe perfect signature year
Two years ago, consumers were buying expensive denim and a lot of pairs. This year they're buying that one - maybe two - signature perfect pair. And then they're complementing it with less expensive pairs.
buying consumers giving good helping holiday remembered retailers year
Holiday 2005 will be remembered as the year of giving to those in need. Retailers want consumers to feel good about buying and helping others.
consumers express fashion focused footwear signature teens today trendy urban using wardrobe
The fashion wardrobe for teens and young adults today is focused on trendy shoes. Footwear is the signature piece, especially in the urban markets, that these consumers are using to express who they are.
block consumer embraced fashion growth target wants
The consumer has already embraced Target as a fashion resource. Target's growth now is getting that higher-fashion consumer, the one who wants to be the first on the block with a trend.
bad worried
I'm not worried about the ones that get a bad start. I would be worried about the ones that get a bad finish.
became change designers few media recently runway saw shows start
We saw the runway shows start to change as recently as a few years ago. First, designers became avant-garde and did things that were really out there to try to get the media to cover.
brand choosing less marketing pay sit theater watch willing woman women
Women are more willing to pay more for a product, they are more brand conscious, but less brand loyal. And who are you marketing a bang-bang, shoot-shoot movie to? If the woman is choosing the theater and where to sit and what to watch on TV, well, you need to think about that.
boots easiest mess
Boots are the easiest (fashion accessory) to wear. They're the one thing you just can't mess up.
best buy home latest looking week
Best Buy is the new Home Depot. In the '90s, I went to Home Depot once a week looking for home improvements. Now I go to Best Buy every week looking for the latest gadgets.
begins december holiday manage second trying
This year, it is more about stores' trying to manage their business, their inventories and markdowns. They're also recognizing a second holiday season, which begins December 26.