Americans say they read an average of 12.6 books during the past year, a smaller number than Gallup has measured in any prior survey dating back to 1990. U.S. adults are reading roughly two or three fewer books per year…
Parents Favor “Micro Moment” Dating
A long, romantic date night may feel like a thing of the past for today’s busy parents, but it’s the small moments of togetherness that count the most in a relationship. Online retailer Zulily today announced its first-ever State of the Date Night…
James Hardie Survey Reveals Driving Factors in Home Renovation Boom: Extreme Weather and Millennial Spending
James Hardie Industries plc, the world’s top producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions, released findings from a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners revealing the driving forces behind the home renovation boom during the COVID era. Conducted by…
Gen Z Seeks More Authenticity in Social Media
Gen Z tend to be big social media users, and while close to 3 in 10 are following influencers and experts on social media, they are seeing some of the negative consequences of being on social platforms. A recent report from GWI shows that…
Economic Confidence in U.S. Matches Early Pandemic Low
With inflation in the U.S. at its highest point since 1982, Americans’ confidence in the economy has dropped to where it was in April 2020, when nationwide shutdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic plunged the nation into a recession.…
Where and Why Americans Moved in 2021
United Van Lines has released the company’s 45th Annual National Movers Study, which indicates Americans were on the move to lower-density areas and to be closer to their families throughout last year. The annual study, which tracks the company’s exclusive…