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Home Audio Retailers to Promote Soundbars
"You can buy a TV with an excellent rating for sound quality, but you may have to pay more and perhaps buy a larger TV than you really want. An easy fix is to add a sound bar to the TV of your choice, says Consumer Reports."
Doctors to Promote Diabetes Screenings to Minority Groups
Being overweight or obese is commonly associated with diabetes, but a new Kaiser Permanente study finds the connection differs widely by race or ethnicity. Members of racial and ethnic minority groups were much more likely to have diabetes or prediabetes at lower weights, even at normal or below-normal body mass index (BMI), according to research published in Diabetes Care.
Wireless Headphone Retailers to Target Tech-Savvy Consumers
"According to the newly released Future of Tech report from The NPD Group, consumer electronics revenue is expected to grow 3% annually through 2021 in the U.S. consumer marketplace. Product innovations in wireless headphones will aid in fueling growth."
Toy Stores to Promote Toy Supercategories to Grandparents
"After a modest decline forecast for 2019, total toy industry dollar sales in the U.S. are expected to pick up again in 2020; and this trend is expected to continue through the end of 2021, according to The NPD Group’s latest report, The Future of Toys."
Retailers to Make Ads More Inclusive with Gender-Neutral Pronouns
"As the experiences of people who don’t identify as a man or a woman have gained attention, a majority of Americans say they have heard at least a little about the use of gender-neutral pronouns. And about one-in-five (18%) say they personally know someone who goes by such pronouns, says Pew Research."
Towable Campers Retailers to Upsell to Shoppers
"Whether you’ve been hauling large trailers for years or you’re about to embark on your first family vacation with a small travel trailer, towing isn’t something to be taken lightly, says Consumer Reports."
Hearing Aids Help Decrease Risk of Dementia, Falls and Depression
"For people with hearing loss, using a hearing aid is associated with a reduced risk of three common health problems of aging (dementia, depression, and falls), according to a new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society."
16% of Consumers Use Smart Lighting
"Smart lighting products, such as smart lightbulbs and smart light switches, are some of the most popular smart home devices on the market. According to an April 2019 market research report from TraQLine, 16% of consumers in the U.S. own smart lightbulbs, which is only three percentage points behind top-selling smart speakers."
Avoiding These Fall Chores can Cause Catastrophic Consequences
"Late summer/early fall is the right time to get your yard and house in order because come winter, small problems can turn into expensive nightmares, says Consumer Reports. 'A little bit of preventive maintenance now will help you avoid big hassles in the future,' says John Galeotafiore, who oversees CR’s testing of outdoor power equipment and other home gear."
Grocers and Restaurants Are Rolling Out New Ready-to-Drink Coffee Flavors
"Beyond the buzz created around the early release of Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte, there is something big brewing in the U.S. coffee market. American’s consumption habits are shifting across the beverage industry, and consumers are increasingly seeking their next caffeine fix from chilled, on-the-go coffee options over energy drinks and carbonated soft drinks."
Black Friday Shoppers are Motivated by Both Deals and Tradition
"Retailers are preparing for one of their biggest weekends of the year as an estimated 164 million people are already planning to go shopping Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics."
76% of Consumers Want Healthier Food Offerings in Drugstores
"The self-care movement is playing a key role in reshaping health care in a way that drug store retailers and manufacturers can’t afford to ignore. Recent data from The Conference Board Global Consumer Confidence Survey, in collaboration with Nielsen, shows that 18% of Americans reported health as a top concern, next only to the economy (22%) and immigration (19%)."
