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trend spotting data & validation

​july 7, 2017

WAIT!..WHAT!?...IT"S FRIDAY ALREADY? BRING ON THE WEEKEND!

 We hope everyone had a fantastic & safe 4th of July
and this short week has been a good one! 

Below is this week's trend spotting data & validation highlights.
We hope you find this information useful and inspiring!

Have a fabulous weekend!
Enjoy!

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INTERNALLY AT MIK...

together we are better

Painted rocks in the April Field Guide

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looking at innovators, early adopters & early majority

After learning of an unusual spike in rock sells at Michaels, the Trend team dug in to figure out why...and
the Kindness Rocks project was unturned. This rocking trend is continuing to expand. 

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FROM THE BOOTS ON THE GROUND...THE NEXT BIG IDEA

There have been several submissions to The Next Big Idea team, stating customers are coming in and looking to purchase rocks and rock painting supplies.

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early majority

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GOOGLE SEARCH QUERIES RANKINGS

Rock Painting & related search terms are showing up as rising & emerging queries in Google: 

parameter: Arts & Crafts

Rising Queries:

#12 Rock Painting Ideas
​#18 Painted Rock Ideas

parameter: DIY

Rising Queries:

#14 Painted Rocks
​#45 Rock Painting
#50 Rock Painting Ideas

below video

Kindness ROcks Project

Take one if it means something to you, a reminder! Or Share with a friend who needs some Inspiration…
It’s all about Kindness Right? We all could benefit from it.

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below video

CBS THIS MORNING

Hidden painted rocks in Ohio
​spread hope and inspiration

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GOOGLE TREND: ROCK PAINTING

parameters: United Sates/past 12 months/all categories/web search

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TRENDING ON DARBY SMART:
​PAINTED ROCKS

  • painted rocks: specifically for holidays & weddings (place cards, table signs, decor
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MICHAELS ACTION:

IN TESTING NOW, AND LOOKING TO ROLLOUT AN ALL STORE
END CAP BY THE END OF THE MONTH!

HOORAY! GO TEAM PAINTED ROCKS! 

what's happening on...

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WGSN: a trend forecasting, live analytics and design tool resource that discovers trends defined by "innovators & early adopters"

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BACK TO CAMPUS

Flexible storage, global craft, DIY vibes, and natural inspirations are shaping this season.


download file to read complete report

WGSN_Back_to_Campus_2017.pdf

RETAIL'S DESIGNER/MAKERS

As consumers seek out human interaction, retailers are responding to an increasingly digital, merchandised world with carefully sourced products and brands that echo a desire for a connection. 

download file to read complete report

WGSN_Retail_Designer_Makers.pdf
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PONY STARDUST

The omnipresent fantasy unicorn trend is refreshed with a sporty edge for the back-to-school season.

 

download file to read complete report

WGSN_Tween_Stardust_BTS.pdf
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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

Creative embroidery will continue to grow in importance to bring a crafted and tactile touch to products. Artists take inspiration from trending topics such as plants, humorous slogans and conversational motifs, showcasing their work on Instagram to attract new audiences

download file to read complete report

WGSN_Creative_Embroidery.pdf
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just in from the lookouts...

The Lookouts & Instagram: the teen/tween demographic, especially on the Coasts, tend to be "innovators" & "early adopters" of trends  

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tween/teen
​informers group

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daiso clay (prefer over  model magic for
​butter slime)

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diy & homemade
stress balls & squishes

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Maqaroon's Cute Life Hacks Slime Powder

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diy Wishing Globe Necklaces

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slow rising
squishies

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slime (still BIG!!) specifically butter slime

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Solaractive UV Color Changing Beads

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diy needle felt
kawaii ​beauty blenders

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Google: as a trend is approaching Peak , the "early majority" becomes aware & starts searching the trend. At this point, the data starts to show in Google's reports. At Peak, the querie insights reveal repeated
​validation and a high search volume.

HOME DECOR EDITION

GOOGLE TOP SEARCH QUERIES

PARAMETER: DECOR

data pulled for May 2017

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TOP 25 SEARCH QUERIES

1. West Elm
2. Kirklands
3. Houzz
4. Alarm Clock
5. Clock
6. Joss & Main
7. Yankee Candle
8. Tommy Bahama
9. Ceiling Fans
10. Mirror
11. Ballard Designs
12. Curtains
13. Tapestry
14. Countdown Timer
15. Scentsy
16. Z Gallerie
17. Picture Frames
18. Pot
19. Blinds
​20. Bougie
21. Grandin Road
22. Feng Shui
23. Home Decor
24. Bathroom Ideas
​25. Eclectic

TOP 12 SUSTAINED GROWTH QUERIES

1. Yankee Candle
2. Ceiling Fans
3. Countdown Timer
4. Pot
5. Blinds
6. Home Decor
7. Candles
8. Frames
9. Minimalist
10. Bird Bath
11. Room Dividers
12. Country Curtains

TOP 15 RISING QUERIES

1. Yankee Candle Personalized
2. Infinity Mirror
3. Metal Wall Decor
4. Set Alarm Clock
5. Stickers for Text Messages
6. Jack Storms Glass
7. Windmill Ceiling Fan
8. At Home near me
9. Personalized Yankee Candle
10. Tumblr Stickers
11. Chihuly Seattle
12. Farmhouse Ceiling Fan
13. Yankee Candle near me
14. Stargaze Warmer
15. Small living room decorating ideas

TOP 15 EMERGING QUERIES

1. Ballard Wall
2. Comey Curtains (this is worth googling :) )
3. Jack Storms Glass for Sale Price
4. Spireside Candles
5. Urban Boho Decor
6. At Home Warwick, RI
7. At Home Store Warwick, RI
8. Holeroll Blinds
9. Blackout Panels with a twist
10. Supreme Bamboo Curtain
11. Jack Storms Glass Ebay
12. Supreme Beaded Curtains
13. HGTV Dream Home 2018
14. Candle Slime
15. Urban Boho Living Room
16. Graduation Picture Frames 2017
17. Urban Boho Furniture
18. James Comey Curtains
19. Henry Tyler Lyon Gardiner Tyler
20. At Home Montgomery, AL

FOR COMPLETE REPORTs CLICK ON DOWNLOAD FILE

May 2017 - Decor Google Insights Finder.xlsx

FROM THE NEWS STAND...

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PINTEREST PREDICTS THE TOP
​HOME TREND OF 2017

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