Spending Per Pupil in Public Schools Averaged $15,633, Up 8.9% in FY 2022 Average U.S. public school spending per pupil in elementary and secondary schools rose 8.9% to $15,633 in fiscal year (FY) 2022 from the previous year, according to…
Category: Shopping & Spending
Most Wine Drinkers Can’t Tell a $10 bottle from a $100 One
A new survey by YouGov asked Americans about their wine-drinking habits: how healthy it is, what they look for. Most only drink occasionally and say they consider it healthy when they do. They’re more likely to believe it’s beneficial than…
About 20% of Parents Reported Difficulty Getting Infant Formula in Summer 2023, Down 35% from Fall 2022
In 2022, the United States experienced an infant formula shortage [PDF 10.4 MB] due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a large voluntary recall, and related supply chain issues. Data show that ‘obtained formula at a different store than where they usually shopped’ was…
Sustainability in Fashion Shopping Increases
Some 8 in 10 U.S. consumers believe that sustainability is at least “somewhat important” when shopping for fashion, apparel and footwear, according to recent survey results from CGS. This represents a significant rise from about half (51%) who said the same last…
Spending on Mobile Subscription Apps Soared in 2021
From video to retail, audio and gaming, and many other areas, subscriptions are all the rage these days. Recent Data from Sensor Tower reveals that all over the world, mobile users are spending more on subscriptions – a growing force…
Seventy-four Percent of Americans Suffer Buyer’s Remorse After Online Shopping
Seventy-four percent of U.S. adults have experienced buyer’s remorse after buying items online, according to a new survey commissioned by Slickdeals, the only shopping platform powered by millions of avid shoppers. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by OnePoll on behalf…
Americans Aren’t Spooked by Halloween Spending
After many holiday celebrations and gatherings were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Americans are excited to safely get back to their favorite Halloween traditions in 2021, according to CIT Bank’s latest Halloween survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Expectations…
Designer Clothing, Shoes, Luggage and More Are the Best Things to Buy in March
The official start of spring is right around the corner (though some parts of the U.S. might argue spring started in February) and for many consumers that means planning getaways, watching basketball tournaments and wearing green on March 17. March…
Just 6% Plan to Splurge with Their Tax Refund
Just 6% of U.S. adults who expect to receive a tax refund this year plan to splurge on something such as a vacation or shopping spree, according to a new Bankrate.com report. The most popular uses for the money are…
America’s Favorite Fashion Retailers
The current administration might not be too fond of Nordstrom, but it reigns as America’s favorite fashion retailer for the 5th consecutive year, research from Market Force Information has found. Based on a survey of more than 10,000 consumers (three-quarters…