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The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Sales Experience +19% Increase During the First Half of 2021

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
Universe, Pokémon, Grandparent, Industry, Lego Star Wars, The arts, Little Tikes, Jeff Jahn, Arts and Crafts movement, The NPD Group, Child, Plush, Adult, Nerf, Parent, ASP, Time, Magic, Set, Growth, COVID-19, AFL, Games & Puzzles, Compound annual growth rate, Hot Wheels, National Football League, NPD, Playground, Animal, Toy

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased +19% from January-June 2021, growing +$1.7B, to $11.0B in sales, according to The NPD Group.

Key Points: 
  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased +19% from January-June 2021, growing +$1.7B, to $11.0B in sales, according to The NPD Group.
  • From 2018 to 2021 the industry experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% in both dollars and ASP, clearly driven by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021.
  • However, in the back half of the year, the toy industry should see some benefit from the child tax credit," added Lennett.
  • "In fact, in the week that the first check hit bank accounts, the toy industry grew 17%**."

Altitude International Launches "Water To Africa" Initiative

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Chemistry, OTC Markets Group, Matter, Water, Physical sciences

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude International Holdings, Inc (OTCQB: "ALTD") has announced that it will begin deploying its Altitude Water systems to the parts of Africa that need clean drinking water the most.  ALTD CEO Greg Breunich will personally oversee the opening phase of ALTD's "Water to Africa" mission when he arrives in Cameroon this month. The Company has just shipped four of its ozone purified air-to-water machines to Cameroon with the initial goal of providing immediate relief to hundreds of young Cameroonians who are crying out for clean water. ALTD also intends to demonstrate to African and World Organizations the efficacy of its technology and the reliability of the hardware and systems that are now being used by all five major branches of the US Military after stringent testing.

Key Points: 
  • PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Altitude International Holdings, Inc (OTCQB: "ALTD") has announced that it will begin deploying its Altitude Water systems to the parts of Africa that need clean drinking water the most.
  • ALTD CEO Greg Breunich will personally oversee the opening phase of ALTD's "Water to Africa" mission when he arrives in Cameroon this month.
  • Despite these staggering numbers, no significant progress has been made towards ending this crisis or even in lessening its effects.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information future events or otherwise.

Altitude International Receives Order from US Space Force

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Matter, Greenhouse gases, Environmental chemistry, Air pollution, Pollution, Ozone, Purified water, Water, OTC Markets Group

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude International Holdings, Inc (OTCQB: "ALTD") announced that it has received a new purchase order through its Strategic Water Partner, Russkap Holdings, to provide Tiffany Atmospheric Water units to the newest branch of the US Military, Space Force. This order means that ALTD subsidiary, Altitude Water, is now manufacturing its patented ozone purified water systems for all five branches of the Department of Defense.

Key Points: 
  • PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Altitude International Holdings, Inc (OTCQB: "ALTD") announced that it has received a new purchase order through its Strategic Water Partner, Russkap Holdings, to provide Tiffany Atmospheric Water units to the newest branch of the US Military, Space Force.
  • This order means that ALTD subsidiary, Altitude Water, is now manufacturing its patented ozone purified water systems for all five branches of the Department of Defense.
  • Yehuda Kaploun, President of RussKap stated, "This is a tribute to the partnership that RussKap Holdings Water Division has with Altitude Water, formerly known as Trident Water.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information future events or otherwise.

The NPD Group Presents Intimate Apparel Retail Performance Awards at CURVE Connect in New York

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Articles, The NPD Group, Analytics

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., August 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NPD Group presented retail performance awards for the intimate apparel industry during CURVE Connect, on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., August 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NPD Group presented retail performance awards for the intimate apparel industry during CURVE Connect, on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
  • Awards were given to top performing intimate apparel brands in key bra and underwear segments based on sales revenue during the 12 months ending May 2021.
  • Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, and B2B.
  • Buyer analytics deliver insight into most valuable customers, brand loyalty, brand leakage / lift, brand launches, and more.

Emerging Artist Verneda Lights Explores Healing Through Art

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Gullah, Verneda, Art

PORT ROYAL, S.C., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Emerging artist Verneda Lights believes that "Art is a medicine, and medicine is an art."

Key Points: 
  • PORT ROYAL, S.C., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Emerging artist Verneda Lights believes that "Art is a medicine, and medicine is an art."
  • A techspressionist, post-Gullah visual and emotional experience that melds memory, family, and healing and challenges traditional notions of art.
  • As an emerging artist, Verneda Lights further shifts the landscape of post-Gullah art by including faces, which historically have not been part of the iconic Gullah art tradition.
  • Seven works by emerging artist Verneda Lights are currently on display in the space, offering a sneak preview of the exhibit.

NPD: Stronger Than Expected Retail Growth Continues Through June, Beyond Promotions

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Marketing strategy, Merchandising, Retail

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Stronger than expected U.S. retail results continued through the month of June, even in the aftermath of a strong Prime Days promotional period.

Key Points: 
  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Stronger than expected U.S. retail results continued through the month of June, even in the aftermath of a strong Prime Days promotional period.
  • The disparity between dollar growth and unit growth continues.
  • Some retail channels have experienced continued growth fortified by the pandemic, others benefited from pent-up demand, while others faced inescapable challenges.
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