Roughly one in three Americans (32%) say that drug use has been a cause of trouble in their family. The latest figure, similar to measures from 2018 and 2019, reflects a sizable increase since the 1990s and early 2000s in…
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2021 Halloween Chocolate and Candy Sales Are Up
The 2021 Halloween season is full of excitement, as chocolate and candy sales are up and consumers are ready to maximize their fun during the Halloween season. Retailers are going strong on their Halloween sets, with about 27% more seasonal…
The Causes More Important to Charity Supporters in the U.S.
Whether at the request of a friend, at a check-out line or in response to a TV advertisement, a majority of U.S. adults say they donate to a charity yearly. A survey from GWI finds that animal welfare, health and medical research, and…
The Risks and Rewards of DIY
DIY is on the rise, but it doesn’t always prove to be worth the work, according to a new survey by Angi. DIY home improvement and renovation projects are extremely popular, with 81% of homeowners doing at least one project since…
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,…
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…
Amid COVID-19, Millennials Are (Still) The Loneliest Generation
As shelter-in-place orders continue around the country, many Americans are struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Slightly more Americans are reporting feelings of loneliness during the pandemic compared with last year. About three in 10 (31%) Millennials in this…
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…
62% of Americans Use Anti-Aging Products Daily, Only 11% Wear Sunscreen Daily
Anti-aging products are used by 62% of Americans as part of their daily skincare routine, but only 11% wear sunscreen daily, per a recent report from RealSelf. According to the 2020 RealSelf Sun Safety Report, while daily use remains low,…