Consumers
Consumers
Data and analyses of consumer attitudes, preferences and shopping habits.
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Staying Positive & Comfortable
A Los Angeles Times fashion editor recently caused a kerfuffle when he wrote that people working from home should "dress like the professionals you're getting paid to be." While no…
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Clearing the Air
This year's 50th Anniversary of Earth Day was very different from past events. And judging by the ever cleaner air and further emergence of wildlife in unexpected areas, the planet…
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A New Retail Landscape
Let's face it: everything is weird now. Major League Baseball's "Boys of Summer," who Don Henley alludes to in that old soft rock hit, didn't even start their season. The…
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10 Facts to Know About COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico
Around the world, consumers are responding to COVID-19 by social distancing, working remotely, when possible, and staying home. Following up on our U.S. survey to better understand the effects of…
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10 Facts to Know About COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Italy
Around the world, consumers are responding to COVID-19 by social distancing, working remotely, when possible, and staying home. Following up on our U.S. survey to better understand the effects of…
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10 Facts to Know About COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in China
Around the world, consumers are responding to COVID-19 by social distancing, working remotely, when possible, and staying home. Following up on our U.S. survey to better understand the effects of…
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10 Facts About COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns
The response to COVID-19 is altering American life. Social distancing, working remotely, when possible, and the shift of education from public schools to the privacy of living rooms and kitchen…
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Casual Workplaces
Before the coronavirus pandemic forced people to start working from home, where they can wear pajamas 'til noon or so, research showed business casual, or smart casual, is the most…
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Social Platforms
If you ever wondered why you don't see this colleague or that friend on your Instagram feed, it might be because almost every other post is an ad. At least…
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Here’s How Not to Fumble the Return
One of the big takeaways from the holidays was that online shopping again saw double-digit increases, climbing almost 19 percent over last year, according to Mastercard Spending Pulse. While that's…