Consumer Behavior


One in three still say corporate DEI stances make them more likely to purchase

The number of Americans is rising who will make a purchase because of corporate DEI policies, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

More Americans think news organizations can take an unbiased stance

Americans have a small, but growing, confidence that the average person can tell the difference between news and opinion content, and a continued high confidence (62%) that we can personally tell news from opinion, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Are Americans privacy nihilists?

A sizeable majority of Americans (85%) say that they “just assume companies are always tracking data about me,” according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Investing seen as best way to build wealth, but homeownership is safest

Almost half of older adults list investing as one of the best ways to build wealth, and four in ten say home ownership is a top way to build wealth, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Younger age groups are much more divided: Among 18- to 34-year-olds, just as many cite being an influencer (17%) as owning a home (18%).
Polling Survey

How Americans are approaching the holiday season

Below are five charts on when Americans plan to start their holiday shopping, the emotions Americans are feeling about the holidays, and how Americans are feeling about shopping and prices this holiday season

People trust authenticity and track record for product reviews

When it comes to product reviews, people trust authenticity/transparency, track record, relatability and their deals/offers, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Holidays Survey

We are feeling excited, grateful and stressed about the holidays

While positive emotions are the first thing many Americans associate with the holidays, stress and worry are extremely close behind, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Just one in four plan to spend more money on gifts this holiday season

One in four Americans say they expect to use AI like ChatGPT to help with gift ideas or shopping lists, with even higher numbers among young adults, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

More Americans are cutting back on streaming and repairs

A growing number of Americans say they've canceled streaming services or are putting off car and home repairs, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker