Category Archives: Consumer Insights
RIP Eating Healthy
“Eating healthy has been one of the big casualties of this economic downturn,” says Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst at NPD Group and author of the research firm’s annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. “Last year, consumers cut back on
RIP Eating Healthy
“Eating healthy has been one of the big casualties of this economic downturn,” says Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst at NPD Group and author of the research firm’s annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. “Last year, consumers cut back on
Alimony and Spouse Support Payments
Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal looked into the changing landscape of spousal-support expectations in the US. The law and implementation of it varies widely from state to state, but there are some good overall numbers that I thought
Alimony and Spouse Support Payments
Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal looked into the changing landscape of spousal-support expectations in the US. The law and implementation of it varies widely from state to state, but there are some good overall numbers that I thought
Even Barbie is a Frugalista Now
The times they are a-changing folks. Take a look in the doll aisle for proof. Call it the anti-Bratz movement. The Moxie Girlz, along with four Liv dolls and the Barbie Fashionistas, introduced in August, are more funky than flashy,
Even Barbie is a Frugalista Now
The times they are a-changing folks. Take a look in the doll aisle for proof. Call it the anti-Bratz movement. The Moxie Girlz, along with four Liv dolls and the Barbie Fashionistas, introduced in August, are more funky than flashy,
Teens’ Perception of Normal
About half of teenagers’ social media posts refer to drinking, sex, or violence, according to Megan Moreno, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That discovery, which was reported earlier this year, left Moreno wondering if all
Teens’ Perception of Normal
About half of teenagers’ social media posts refer to drinking, sex, or violence, according to Megan Moreno, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That discovery, which was reported earlier this year, left Moreno wondering if all
The Cookie Monster Will Return
Anybody else out there not really buying all these “things are looking up!!! really!!!” pieces in the media? I just have to see how my own business has a much different flow than it’s had in years past to know
The Cookie Monster Will Return
Anybody else out there not really buying all these “things are looking up!!! really!!!” pieces in the media? I just have to see how my own business has a much different flow than it’s had in years past to know
Bike Ladies
From Scientific American: Although bike lanes painted on streets and automobile-free “greenways” have increased ridership over the past few years, the share of people relying on bikes for transportation is still less than 2 percent, based on various studies. An
Bike Ladies
From Scientific American: Although bike lanes painted on streets and automobile-free “greenways” have increased ridership over the past few years, the share of people relying on bikes for transportation is still less than 2 percent, based on various studies. An
Your Race Affects Your Contact Rate When Online Dating
More great data and pretty charts from the kids at OKCupid (yes the dating website!) proving that what we say and what we do are often very different animals. The website’s blog often dissects the crates and crates of data
Your Race Affects Your Contact Rate When Online Dating
More great data and pretty charts from the kids at OKCupid (yes the dating website!) proving that what we say and what we do are often very different animals. The website’s blog often dissects the crates and crates of data
Check Out WireTap Magazine
The website WireTap is new-found favorite of mine. Heavy on advisers from Current TV, The Nation, and AlterNet, the site is a great platform for young (appears to be mostly college age) writers / content creators from the most diverse
Check Out WireTap Magazine
The website WireTap is new-found favorite of mine. Heavy on advisers from Current TV, The Nation, and AlterNet, the site is a great platform for young (appears to be mostly college age) writers / content creators from the most diverse
The Latest Generational Shopping Data
Excellent, data-packed article on current American shopping patterns. It parses out differences between different ages of shoppers, even in cases where the net results are similar. While boomers and Gen Y-ers have become more value-driven, they demonstrate this new mindset
The Latest Generational Shopping Data
Excellent, data-packed article on current American shopping patterns. It parses out differences between different ages of shoppers, even in cases where the net results are similar. While boomers and Gen Y-ers have become more value-driven, they demonstrate this new mindset
Do New Yorkers Make Healthier Food Choices?
Follow-up on calorie lists in restaurant chains. Apparently I am not the only one who believes they are making better choices – I wonder if my receipts would show that I am just kidding myself? A study of New York
Do New Yorkers Make Healthier Food Choices?
Follow-up on calorie lists in restaurant chains. Apparently I am not the only one who believes they are making better choices – I wonder if my receipts would show that I am just kidding myself? A study of New York
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