6/1/13
Moms are more likely than adults in general to believe they are knowledgeable about food production (43% vs. 40%), according to Sullivan Higdon & Sink.
First-person experience, such as a trip to a farm, is more effective among moms tha
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Youth Chewing Trends Revitalize Gum Brands
6/1/2013
Children, teens, and millennials consume the majority of gum, according to the U.S. National Confectioners Association (NCA). Representing only 7% of the U.S. population, teens consume 14% of gum. Black and Hispanic youth are more likely tha
Teen Retailer Rue21 Eyes Guys
5/1/2013
Teen retailer Rue21, which just opened its 900th store, is focusing on growing its teen boy business in 2013. Currently, 18% of its sales come from its offerings to males. “The [boy] division represents a huge opportunity for us especially i
Economy, Health Insurance Are Top Issues for Women Business Owners
5/1/13
The top issues affecting women business owners are the state of the economy (57%), health insurance cost and affordability (40%), business tax issues (36%), and access to a quality workforce (36%), according to Web.com and the National Associa
Shelter Pets Come to Toy Stores
5/1/2013
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has signed an agreement with Commonwealth Toy & Novelty to create a line of plush toys and accessories.
The collection will re-create the experience of adopting an
Hispanic Dads Say They Wield More Purchase Influence Than Moms
5/1/13
More than half of Hispanic dads (55%) say they are the top decision-maker on purchases made in the household, according to Mintel. Hispanic men ages 45-64 (54%) wield more influence than Hispanic men ages 35-44 (50%) or ages 25-34 (44%).
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Teens, Young Adults Increasingly Turn to Other Options to View TV Shows
5/1/2013
The percentage of teens and young adults ages 14-23 who watch TV shows via tablet devices has grown from 2% in 2011 to 20% in 2012, according to Deloitte. These young viewers turn to a multitude of platforms to watch shows, though the mos
Men Talk Longer and Faster When Making Customer Service Calls
5/1/13
Men stay on the phone 13% longer than women when making calls to U.S. businesses, according to data analytics agency Marchex. Women stay on the phone an average of six minutes and 30 seconds; men talk for seven minutes and 23 seconds.
Men
Affluent Teens Plan to Spend More on Spring Apparel
5/1/2013
One in two affluent teens expect to spend more on fashion and brand merchandise in spring 2013 than they did last year, according to Piper Jaffray. Key teen spring fashion trends include a declining demand for fast fashion, stability among a
Women Enjoy Cooking and Think They Are Like Rachael Ray
5/1/13
Seven in 10 Americans (71%) think they have good or excellent cooking skills, according to Sullivan, Higdon & Sink. Eight in 10 moms (82%) and 78% of women overall enjoy cooking.
The majority of moms (74%) also want to cook more often