There’s a sea change coming for “forever chemicals.” Government regulatory agencies and companies are taking strides to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and products, a class of chemicals commonly used for their nonstick and water-repellent properties. Environmental groups have pushed companies like REI to ban the thousands of man-made chemicals which […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About People Likely to Switch Mobile Phone Carriers
Whether consumers are looking for cost-saving alternatives or better phone service, the latest CivicScience data show that many U.S. adults are considering switching their mobile phone carriers. Specifically, 18% of Americans who own a mobile phone say they are at least ‘somewhat likely’ to switch carriers in the next 90 days, while 82% are ‘not […]
Tax Season Insights: More Consumers Plan to Save Their Tax Refund This Year, Cut
With about three weeks to go until the April 18th filing deadline, it’s time to check in on the latest tax data. Earlier this month, CivicScience released key trends among American taxpayers in our teaser report. Here are three leading insights from our new full-length Tax Season Report. This year, tax season is all about […]
Over 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Are Having Second Thoughts About Their Current Bank
Tracking movement closely day by day, CivicScience data show that trust in banks remains well below average among U.S. adults, tumbling five percentage points after news of the Silicon Valley Bank failure. Currently, 39% of U.S. adults say they have little to no trust in banks. Although trust remains stable and has not slid further […]
Buy Now, Pay Later Services Show Growth Potential Among Lower-Income Grocery Sho...
Americans are testing every tool at their disposal to combat rising prices and economic uncertainty. Per the latest CivicScience data, as many as 4-in-5 are forgoing purchases at the grocery store due to rising prices. And a recent study from Adobe Analytics found that money spent on groceries online via “buy now, pay later” services […]
3 Things to Know: 4 in 5 Americans Cut Back Grocery Shopping Due to Costs, Conce...
CivicScience continually tracks current and anticipated consumer trends. Here are three key insights marketers should know this week. All insights are derived from the CivicScience SPEC Report, an exclusive weekly report covering relevant social, political, economic, and cultural trends to help brands better understand and communicate with consumers. 1. Four in five U.S. adults report […]