More than four in 10 U.S. online adults (44%) owned tablets as of December 2013, up from 38% who owned them in December 2012, according to the Consumer Electronics Association.
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Few Low-Wage Workers Have Access to Paid Sick Leave
Fewer than one in three food service and personal care workers have access to paid sick days, according to the Institute for Women
Leasing Is an Increasingly Popular Auto Financing Option
Leasing is becoming a more popular way to finance new cars, according to Experian Automotive.
Consumers Have a Positive View of Personalization in Online Shopping
The majority of U.S. consumers (65%) consider personalization of their online shopping experience based on past shopping behavior to be a valuable service, according to MyBuys and the e-tailing group.
Girls Are More Likely Than Boys to Be Avid Readers
Girls are more likely than boys to enjoy reading for fun and to read frequently, especially as they move into their teens, according to Scholastic research cited by Common Sense Media.
Boomers and Seniors Outspend Other Consumers on Packaged Goods
Boomers and seniors spent more than $200 billion on consumer packaged goods between February 2013 and February 2014, up 1.5% from the prior year, while overall industry sales dropped 0.5% during this time, according to IRI Worldwide.
Most Adults Drink; Beer Is Clear Favorite
Nearly three in 10 U.S. adults (29%) drink alcohol at least once a week, including 10% who drink weekly and 5% who drink daily, according to Harris Interactive.
Majority Of Federal Workers Are Men
Men make up the majority (57%) of federal government workers, while women make up the majority (61%) of local government workers, according to the Institute for Women
Kids, Teens Notice, But Aren’t Influenced By, Menu Calorie Info
Children and teens under 17 order meals containing an average 650 calories per each fast food visit, according to a study by New York University’s School of Medicine and Wagner Graduate Sc
Fish Oil Is Most Popular Supplement
Among users of dietary supplements, the most popular products are fish oil, multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium, and Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10), according to ConsumerLab.com. Use of vitamin D gre