Electronics are high on teens
Author: Joel Whitaker
Joel Whitaker is publisher of Research Alert.
Teens
Active usage of Facebook by global teens ages 16-19 declined 20% (from 76% to 56%) between the first and third quarters of 2013, according to GlobalWebIndex [calculations by Research Alert Pro].
Majority of Americans Expect to Retire Late or Not at All
The majority of U.S. workers (57%) expect to retire after age 65 or not to retire at all, according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.
More Than One in 10 Americans Have Used Online Dating; Almost Four in 10 Singles Use It
Almost four in 10 single adults (38%) who are looking for partners have used online dating websites and/or mobile apps, according to the Pew Research Center.
Mobile Shoppers Visit More Sites, More Often Than Those Shopping via Computer
Mobile shoppers visit retail sites 48% more often than those who shop online via computer, according to Compete/Millward Brown Digital.
Beauty Products Targeted to Men Are Growing Fast
The number of new beauty and personal care products targeted to men grew 70% between 2007 and 2012, according to global data from Mintel.
Married and Partnered Americans Spend More Than Single, Divorced, or Widowed Counterparts
Married Americans spend 52% more per day than single, never-married Americans, excluding bills and major purchases such as homes or cars, according to Gallup [calculations by Research Alert Pro].
Shoppers Are Receptive to Promotions From Retailers, Especially While Waiting in Line at Checkout
Eight in 10 Americans (80%) would like to see or do something while waiting in line to pay for purchases, according to Synqera.
Hispanics Are Neutral About Terms
When asked whether they prefer to be described as
Children and Teens Drink Less Water Than Adults Do
Water accounts for 26% of all beverages Americans consume with meals but only 21% among children, according to The NPD Group.