• A shortage of qualified workers across the country is encouraging companies to raise wages in order to attract direly needed employees. The competition for employees is enticing workers to quit their current jobs […]

    Published On: November 12, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior
  • 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. In addition, massive stimulus efforts by the government […]

    Published On: October 20, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior
  • 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 of new entrants into the market along with […]

    Published On: October 15, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy
  • 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 rules. As the pandemic shuttered businesses over the […]

    Published On: September 15, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy
  • 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 entities are starting to require a digitized record […]

    Published On: September 10, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Consumer Health
  • 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 is performing. GDP is made up of private […]

    Published On: September 9, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior
  • 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 of stay home restrictions, lack of social interaction, […]

    Published On: August 18, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Consumer Health
  • 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 and profitability, companies need to raise prices on […]

    Published On: August 12, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior
  • 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 that homeowners review their current coverage on their […]

    Published On: July 15, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Housing Market
  • 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 setbacks during the height of the pandemic, some […]

    Published On: July 14, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior