The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell by 7.2 points in March to 92.9 (1985=100). The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—decreased 3.6 points to 134.5. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook…
Category: Shopping & Spending
Money Talks: Study Reveals Inflation and Tariffs Are Reshaping American Shopping
Personal finances are top of mind for American shoppers in 2025, according to recent research conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of global fashion and lifestyle online retailer SHEIN. The new study, which surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18…
Many Say Election Results Have Changed How They Shop and Consume the News
A new survey by YouGov reveals that the results of the 2024 election has Americans thinking differently about their lives including where they want to live, their finances and their healthcare. 44% of Americans say the results of the 2024…
There’s a Consumer Market for Smoke-Impacted Wines: Study
Consumers, particularly those that like smokey flavors in food and beverages, are open to drinking smoke-impacted wines. That’s the conclusion of a new study at Oregon State University, Corvallis. “It demonstrates that with certain wine drinkers there is a potential…
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”….For Businesses!
December is a month of celebration, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s Eve. Regardless of the holiday, food-sharing and family gatherings are all part of seasonal traditions. The U.S. Census Bureau joins the rest of the country in…
Largest Annual Spike in Public School Spending in 20 Years
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…
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…