BY THE NUMBERS
TOP GROWTH INDUSTRIES
source: NPD, Retail Tracking Data through January 2021
16% growth in toy sales
17% growth in consumer technology
22% growth of housewares
25% growth in sales of small appliances
25% growth in home improvement
SOME TRENDS ARE HERE TO STAY
Source: NPD 2020 Omnibus Study and NPD Daily Tracker, Restaurants and Food Service
WHAT WILL CONSUMERS DO WITH THEIR NEXT STIMULUS CHECKS?
Source: Civic Science Survey, 2/26/21
These numbers are directional and constantly changing. NPD and Civic Science data updates weekly.
MEET N’ GREET
We asked some of our newest Rosenthal employees to share some fun facts about themselves. Check out their responses below. And please join us in welcoming them to the Rosenthal family!
Mennen Coleman
Underwriter, California MColeman@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
A KitchenAid Mixer. That’s not unusual to most people, but to a person who does not bake AT ALL—it’s a big deal!
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
I watched all 6 seasons of Blacklist on Netflix in probably 2-weeks time. And I loved watching my Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Championship!
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
Baking! I’m actually not bad at it—not great, but not bad!
Fun fact?
I have 3 boys, twins Cooper & Carter (age 11) and Cullen (age 3).
Dan Rodgers
Senior Underwriter, Georgia Drogers@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
A major renovation project that included a big stone wall that has wowed the neighbors.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
I binged-watched the entire Breaking Bad series.
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
Not unusual, but the skill I enhanced during the pandemic was cooking at home.
Karen Harvell
Collection Specialist, North Carolina
Kharvell@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
Hair clippers… refer to 3rd question below.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
This Is Us puts you through every emotion out there.
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
Home haircuts…did not master it by any means.
Fun fact?
I‘m just an empty nester who is excited to have my husband to myself and not have to share him anymore. While the pandemic has been difficult, it has taught us to slow down and enjoy time together. Family first…thankful for the reminder.
Amy Calixto
Cash Application Specialist, North Carolina
Acalixto@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
A jeep.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
The Walking Dead
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
Organizing! (Since I can’t use the new hobby of staying sane while stuck at home with 3 teenagers!)
Mark O’Shea
Collection Specialist, New York
MOShea@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
A bean bag chair.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
Billions.
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
I started reading more for leisure.
Danielle Gross
Collections Specialist, North Carolina dgross@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
My house. Not really unusual, but hard to do when I was laid off and still got it done.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
The Secret, an amazing movie that just goes to show you the power of positivity. I keep trying to manifest the pizza delivery man to pop up at my door like he did in the movie but somehow it’s not working, so I keep having to cook dinner!
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
Gardening. My whole life I’ve killed every plant I’ve touched, but now I’ve got it down pat!
Brooke M. Hill
Cash Application Specialist, North Carolina
BHill@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
A concealment tank top.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
Criminal Minds. There are 14 seasons and we started with Season 1.
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
Woodwork. I make wood signs for front porches, doors and home décor.
Josento Alapatt
System Analyst, New York
JAlapatt@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
A monthly pass to Six Flags.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
Chernobyl on HBO.
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
Gaming – I started playing video games.
Chris Canipe
Vice President, Senior Credit Analyst, North Carolina
CCanipe@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
A new roof for the house. The most sought-after purchase during the early days of the pandemic was toilet paper. We had to ration our supply until the online purchases finally arrived.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
My favorite TV series I watched was Ozark. I have also had two recent reads – The Last Gunfight, a very good account of the famous shootout at the OK Corral in Tombstone. And the other I am enjoying now is The Signal and the Noise, an excellent read about forecasts and why they often miss the mark.
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
A skill that I have had to re-acquaint myself with is the energy required to watch a toddler. Our first grandchild is now 15 months old and full of curiosity and energy.
Carson Kleiner
Associate, California
CKleiner@rosenthalinc.com
What was your most unusual purchase during the pandemic?
Spin art from the 90s, a bird feeder and a UV sanitizing wand.
What’s your favorite tv series, movie, or book you saw/read this past year?
TV series: The Spy on Netflix about the famous Mossad agent Eli Cohen.
Book: The Couple Next Door, plus all of Shari Lapena’s murder mysteries! I am currently reading an amazing book called Night by Elie Wiesel.
Movie: The Fugitive
What’s a new skill or hobby you’ve developed during the pandemic?
I began to enjoy cleaning as a hobby! I also started a new job and attempted to learn to cook!
