Americans Tapping Savings
As store and restaurant closures prompted consumers nationwide to stay home last year during the height of the pandemic, consumers spent less, and saved more....
Category: Consumer Behavior
Hybrid Auto Sales Continue To Grow – Auto Industry Overview
The adoption of hybrid and electric cars worldwide has been a trend for years, with limited options from only a few manufacturers. A recent surge...
Food Inflation
Various factors have contributed to bacon’s higher costs over the past year, including rising feed costs, processing costs, increased demand, and newly passed animal confinement...
How To Digitize Your Covid Vaccination
As millions of Americans have now been vaccinated, the little white card showing proof of vaccination may eventually not suffice. Various schools, employers, and government...
Consumers Drive Economic Growth, Not Government – Consumer Expenditures
Each month the Department of Commerce releases its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. This report is the single most recognized indicator of how the economy...
Stress Induced By The Pandemic Creates Health Concerns
Nearly a year and a half since the WHO declared Covid-19 a global pandemic, millions of Americans are experiencing ongoing health effects as a result...
Companies Passing Higher Costs On To Consumers
Businesses across various industries are experiencing higher input costs such as fuel, freight, labor, and materials including steel and aluminum. In order to maintain margins...
Consumer Awareness July 2021
As home values have increased, so has the need to review insurance policies to be certain that appropriate coverage is in force. It is recommended...
Food & Dining Update July 2021
With the pandemic subsiding and alleviated restrictions enticing consumers to head out, restaurants have seen an enormous surge in business. While many restaurants suffered tremendous...
Automotive Market Overview July 2021
Circumstances over the past year have driven prices for used and new cars higher, shifting consumer buying behavior. Supply constraint issues for critical components needed...