Economic sentiment decreased over the past two weeks, reaching its lowest point since October 2022. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell 1.5 points to 32.5. All of the ESI’s five indicators decreased over the past two weeks. Confidence in personal finances decreased the most, falling 2.5 points to 51.2 — its largest single-reading decrease […]
Holiday Shopping Preview: Early Bird Holiday Shopping Lags Behind, Online Shoppi...
Slowly but surely, the sun is setting earlier and September will be here come this Friday. For some Americans, this means it’s time to think holiday shopping as we sit 87 days (as of this publishing) until Black Friday. But just how many consumers are thinking ahead this year and what does early bird holiday […]
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Set To Have Significant Impact on Older America...
CivicScience constantly tracks the latest consumer reactions to breaking news events. For even deeper insights we won’t publish, get in touch. On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced the first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year, Medicare gained the ability to negotiate lower prices with […]
Infographic: Cookouts Top Labor Day Plans, Especially in Cities; Union Families ...
Labor Day is seen by many as the unofficial end of summer in America and many U.S. adults are celebrating accordingly, whether that comes in the form of cookouts, road trips, parades, or shopping sprees. Check out our Labor Day infographic for fresh-grilled insights on all things Labor Day. Looking to learn more about how […]
Can Sweetgreen Appeal to a Wider Audience?
Sweetgreen, the national fast-casual salad restaurant founded by three college students, recently announced plans to expand further into the middle of the U.S. This news came after the chain hired two former Chipotle executives who have goals of expanding Sweetgreen’s menu, increasing foot traffic at dinner time, and capitalizing on marketing efforts. By doing so, […]
Gap Will Be Wise To Continue Its Focus On Nostalgia, Online Sales After Q2 Earni...
Last week, Gap held its second-quarter earnings call, reporting sales declines and lowering its full-year outlook for the rest of 2023. The company saw in-store sales take a slight tumble, with an even greater decrease in online sales. Gap will most likely attempt some maneuvering ahead of the holiday season to beat the bearish forecast. […]