The amount teens spend annually on clothing and accessories dropped to $932 in spring 2010 from $1,083 in fall 2009, according to Piper Jaffray’s bi-annual “Taking Sto
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Economy Is Top Concern Among Teens
Although the economy shows modest signs of recovery, it remains the top concern among teens, according to C&R Research, speaking at the What Teens Want conference. The environment is notab
Disney: Tweens Want To Emulate, Not Mimic
Disney is refocusing its apparel and accessories based on its tween franchises because young wearers want to “emulate but not mimic,” says Disney’s Andy Mooney.<
Kidz Bop Comes To Book Shelves
Music label Kidz Bop is introducing a YA book line with publisher Adams Media. The first three titles are due May 2011. The line features both fiction and non-fiction, and include
Hertz Eyes College Students Under Its Hertz Connect Initiative
It’s a common misconception that drivers must be over 25 in order to rent a car; this age requirement is based on insurance regulations, not state or federal law. Hertz, aft
Youth Exposure To Alcohol Ads Declines From 2001-2008
Exposure to alcohol advertising in magazines among 12-20-year-olds fell 48% from 2001 to 2008, according to the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CASA). However, some alcohol
Teens Nip And Tuck — Mostly Their Noses
The most common cosmetic procedures among teens ages 13-19 in 2010 were nose reshaping, male breast reduction, ear surgery, laser hair removal, and laser treatment of leg veins, a
Coupon Use Is Becoming A Way Of Life
Consumers are continuing to increase their use of coupons, even though manufacturers are making fewer of them available, and are making them more difficult to redeem by shortening
Ways To Prevent Childhood Obesity
Two in 10 children ages 2-5 (21%) are considered overweight or obese, according to the Institute of Medicine. To address obesity among young children, the agency has issued a repo
School Counselors Promote College Attendance
Young adults are evenly split between saying their school counselors did a great job getting to know them (47%) and feeling they were just an anonymous face in the crowd (48%), according t