As another school year begins in the age of COVID-19, mask mandates have become a flashpoint across the U.S., with parents on both sides of the issue clashing with each other, school administrators and political leaders. Gallup’s latest polling finds…
Author: Anne Whitaker, Editor
American Public Opinion and the Afghanistan Situation
Public opinion relating to the U.S. and Afghanistan can be divided into four categories: (1) Americans’ basic assessments of the 20-year U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan, (2) Americans’ views of the decision to completely withdraw U.S. troops at this point,…
Variety is the Spice of Life: 6 in 10 Americans Feel Happier When Adding Variety to Their Daily Routine
More than 3 in 4 (78%) people felt a positive effect in their life after trying something new, this according to new research from plant-based beverage brand Califia Farms. The study of 2,000 Americans found that since the onset of…
8 in 10 Retailers Want to Improve the Online Checkout Experience
This year, U.S. retail sales are expected to grow between 10.5% and 13.5%, with e-commerce accounting for 16% of total sales. To keep up with the demand, a majority of retailers are making improvements to the online customer experience and,…
Labor Crisis for Foodservice Industry May Not Be Temporary
A recently released study from Technomic, Crisis on the Front Lines Multi Client Study, uncovered drivers and deterrents to unit-level employment in the commercial restaurant industry among job seekers and current employees. The strategic study also uncovers strategies and tactics…
U.S. Soup Sales to Drop as Consumers Eschew Canned Foods for Fresher Options
U.S. demand for soups and stews is projected to decline at an average annual rate of 2.3% in nominal terms through 2025, according to Soups & Stews: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. The COVID-19 pandemic…
Majority of K-12 Parents Satisfied With Child’s Education
As children across the U.S. head back to classrooms amid another COVID-19 surge, 73% of parents of school-aged children say they are satisfied with the quality of education their oldest child is receiving. Twenty-eight percent of parents are “completely” and…
Online Grocery Shoppers Are Willing to Pay Double the Fee to Improve Delivery Time Precision by One Hour
The long-held assumption that speed is the most important online delivery factor for e-commerce customers is upended by new research released in an article today by MIT Sloan Management Review. During the early COVID-19 lockdowns, committing to a speedy delivery seemed…
Mostly Pre-Afghanistan Turmoil, Biden Job Approval 49%
Gallup’s latest job approval rating for President Joe Biden, conducted mostly before the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban last week, is 49%. The current rating is one percentage point below the 50% registered in July and is the lowest…
Consumer Credit Defaults at Lowest Rate of Year
The economy’s getting better, as President Trump keeps reminding us. And that means fewer consumers are defaulting on their financial obligations. The S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices composite rate was five basis points lower than last month, at 0.82%. The…