. Target Corporation yesterday introduced a new low-price owned brand, dealworthy. Its designed to offer consumers great value on almost 400 everyday basic items. With the new brand, Target is offering more options at a lower price. Prices for dealworthy…
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Local Sports Betting A Growing Source of Tax Revenue For Many States
Legalized sports betting is a growing business in many U.S. states and the tax revenue it generates funds various state resources from roads and highways to public education, law enforcement and gambling addiction programs. The Super Bowl just took place…
Republicans Associate Positive Qualities With Trump, not Haley
The Republican Presidential Primaries are down to just former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, a recent YouGov poll asked Americans about the favorability of each candidate. The results found Trump leading in favorability and perceived ability…
Most Republicans Prefer Trump as the Nominee, Setting Up a 2020 Rematch
With his victory in the New Hampshire primary, former President Donald Trump cemented his dominance of the Republican Party making it increasingly likely that he will be the 2024 Republican nominee. He is the preferred nominee of 69% of Republican…
Beer Dominates Dry January
58% of Americans participating in Dry January are choosing low and no-alcohol beer to achieve their goals. This from a new poll by Morning Consult, commissioned by the Beer Institute. Brewers across the country have in recent years been making…
How Do Americans Feel Heading into the 2024 Presidential Election?
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied in favorability, but each are viewed less favorably than when they last faced off in 2020 according to a new poll from Gallup. 41% of adults view President Biden favorable,…
Pandemic’s Impact on Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Revenue
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Service Annual Survey (SAS) provides a detailed look at estimated revenue of employer firms for select indoor and outdoor recreation industries affected by COVID-19 and a glimpse into their recovery. Many fitness, recreation and other social activities moved outdoors when…
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy With Census Data on Volunteerism, Voting Rights, Education and Economy
As the nation observes Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service January 15, we pay tribute through census data and resources showing the civil rights leader’s impact on everything from voting rights and volunteerism to educational and economic progress.…
Self-Storage Industry Withstands Economic Volatility Through COVID-19
The self-storage industry has demonstrated unique resilience to economic downturns, including the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Census Bureau’s latest Service Annual Survey (SAS) shows increasing revenue trends from 2019 to 2021 for Lessors of Miniwarehouses…
Rising Cost of Childcare a Challenge for Working Parents
The rising cost of child care services in the United States has created a challenge for many working parents: Should they keep paying for child care, adjust their work schedules to reduce expenses, or leave the workforce? The Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns…