TIGARD, Ore. – Today VTech Communications, Inc., a leading manufacturer of award-winning baby monitors, announced it has achieved the top increase in U.S. online market share in the Baby Monitors category[1] as part of The NPD Group's sixth annual Consumer Electronics Industry Performance Awards.

“We are honored that The NPD Group has recognized the growing success of our baby monitors,” said Brad Pittmon, Vice President of Product Marketing, VTech Communications, Inc. “This award exemplifies how parents are continuing to discover the value our baby monitors offer, from innovative technology to quality features that help them watch over their little ones with confidence.”

Awards were given to consumer electronics brands that achieved: the top increases in market share in North America and the fastest-turning brand per item in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, according to NPD's Retail Tracking Service; as well as the top increase in online market share in the U.S., according to NPD's Checkout service.

“It's a pleasure to start the new year celebrating the industry's accomplishments, as well as honoring some of the consumer electronics brands that have achieved phenomenal success,” said Ian Hamilton, president of the technology sector at NPD. “From entertainment and learning to security and work, this year's award categories represent just some of the many ways we are increasingly leveraging technology in our lives each day. Congratulations to all the winners!”

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[1] Source: The NPD Group, Inc., Checkout, 12 months ending Sept. 2021.

About VTech Communications, Inc.

VTech Communications, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of award-winning baby monitors that help parents and families stay connected to baby from any room. VTech offers a range of monitors for every need, whether parents are looking for a budget-friendly audio monitor or a multi-camera HD video monitor with remote access. With intuitive operation and state-of-the-art technology, VTech baby monitors provide a modern convenience that helps give parents peace of mind.

Founded in 1976, VTech is the largest manufacturer of residential phones in the US and the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy through toddler and preschool. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. VTech's mission is to integrate economic growth, environmental protection and social responsibility in its business strategies to design, manufacture and supply innovative and high quality products for the wellbeing of people and benefits of society, aiming to drive sustainable value for its stakeholders and the communities. For more information, please visit www.vtechphones.com.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

NPD is a global market information company offering data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients understand today's retail landscape and prepare for the future. 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. We have services in 19 countries worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, home improvement, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, and video games. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup.