Expert on Consumer Behavior & Retail Trends; Chief Retail Advisor at the Market Research & Technology Company, Circana

Port Washington, NY, USA
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Marshal Cohen Biography

Marshal Cohen is a nationally known expert on consumer behavior and the retail industry. He has followed retail trends for more than 30 years at Circana (formerly The NPD Group) and as the head of leading fashion and apparel manufacturers and major retailers.

As part of his work at Circana, Marshal leads many top firms in long-range and strategic planning sessions. He often utilizes motivational presentations to help launch corporate goals and kick-off meetings. Marshal is the author of two books, “Why Customers Do What They Do” (2006) and “Buy Me! How to Get Customers to Choose Your Products and Ignore the Rest” (2010).

In addition to his duties at Circana, Marshal is a member of several boards of directors and was appointed to the Cotton Board and American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). He is also a guest professor at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles, where he introduces students and faculty to techniques for analyzing and applying data. Marshal has been a guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Savannah College of Art and Design. He has also twice been named to the Footwear News Power 100 list.

Marshal is a regular contributor to many major media outlets. He is frequently quoted in publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Women’s Wear Daily. Additionally, he appears on various television news programs, including “Today,” “Good Morning America,” and “CBS Sunday Morning,” and he has been a regular guest on Bloomberg TV and Radio. He is also a sought-after speaker at key industry events such as MAGIC, The Fairchild CEO Summits, The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Annual Convention, and The American Apparel and Footwear Association’s (AAFA) Annual Executive Summit. Marshal was the only industry expert who appeared in the documentary, “God Save my Shoes,” produced by Caid Productions.

Marshal has held a variety of positions analyzing and interpreting Circana’s uniquely combined consumer and point-of-sale tracking services for the apparel, footwear, accessories, and sports industries. His career began in the training program at Bloomingdale’s, where he worked his way up to merchandise manager. From there, he became president of WilliWear and subsequently president of Stanley Blacker. He was also founder, owner, and president of Motive Marketing Group.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/10/2025.

Marshal Cohen Videos

Marshal Cohen of NPD GROUP at the 2022 Femmy Awards

Marshal Cohen of NPD GROUP at the 2022 Femmy Awards

An interview with Marshal Cohen of NPD GROUP winner of the 2022 Femmy Award for Industry Science.

A Minute with Marshal Cohen – Holiday To Do's for Brands

A Minute with Marshal Cohen – Holiday To Do's for Brands

A Minute with Marshal Cohen – Holiday To Do's for Brands Retailers.

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Marshal Cohen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marshal Cohen for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Marshal Cohen generally travels from Port Washington, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Sara Blakely, Phil Lempert and Kathy Ireland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marshal Cohen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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