The pandemic upended the lifestyles of many Americans, including for their wellness and fitness habits. According to a national survey conducted by polling firm Harris and commissioned by the American Psychological Association (APA), 40% of those that responded said they gained undesired weight during the pandemic (with an average gain of just under 30 pounds). […]
With the pandemic rapidly changing the lifestyles of Americans, companies in all consumer categories are trying to determine post-pandemic behavior through primary consumer research, which we refer to as “projective exercises”. In essence, the methodology simply asks consumers how their behavior and lifestyle will change post pandemic once the country gets back to a sense […]
Aided by pandemic induced social distancing measures, consumers are flocking through drive-thru lanes at fast food restaurants in record numbers. According to our research, over 70% of American adults under the age of fifty and living in a suburb have utilized a drive-thru at least once during the past eighteen months. Although supercharged by the […]
The renaissance of localized merchants commenced more than thirty years ago with the dawn of the community farmer’s market. After a slow progression over the years, the concept of locally owned and controlled independent retailers is booming. These commercial entities are usually small in size and scope, generally having only a handful of locations in […]
Major cities around the world are increasingly embracing the idea of the 15-minute city as a potential magic bullet to make their cities more livable, sustainable, and less congested. The idea is that all essential services, grocery stores to medical facilities, are within a 15-minute walk or bike-ride from a resident’s home. A similar concept […]
A common realization many people have come to over the past year is that they don’t need to come into the office to get their work done. As a result, some companies are finding it difficult to get workers to return as pandemic guidelines roll back. While some businesses are adapting to this new plea […]
Many of the municipalities across the US that modified their street configurations to comply with social distancing guidelines are expected to retain a portion of them now that the pandemic is easing. These modifications include road closures, wider sidewalks with narrowed streets and parklets that were primarily used to expand restaurant seating to the outdoors. […]
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Predictions regarding the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on society are abound. Many economists, and some sociologists, are predicting a dark decade ahead that is more reminiscent of the Great Depression (although not nearly as severe) where consumers are more fearful, depressed, and reserved. Others are predicting a renaissance akin to the Roaring Twenties. Many […]
A new, modern day interpretation of the ancient marketplace is rapidly growing across the United States and the majority are thriving. A marketplace is described as a group of retailers or venders that are congregated in one area to sell a diverse variety of goods and services, mostly from the local community, although others include […]
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