Group 1 - The core finding of the survey indicates that due to rising prices and increasing concerns about the economic outlook, many Americans are opting to shop at second-hand stores during the holiday season, with foot traffic in these stores increasing by at least 10% year-on-year in the second half of the year [1] - From December 15 to 21, foot traffic in second-hand stores saw a nearly 11% year-on-year increase, while department store foot traffic decreased by 13.2% during the same period [1] - Traditional clothing stores experienced a year-on-year decline of over 3% in foot traffic in November, whereas second-hand clothing stores saw a significant increase of 12.7% [2] Group 2 - A survey conducted by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that 87% of respondents noticed grocery prices were higher than usual in recent months, with about two-thirds reporting increased expenses for utilities and holiday gifts [2] - Approximately half of the respondents have observed a rise in gasoline prices, and 68% of those surveyed view the current state of the U.S. economy as "poor," with nearly 40% expecting the economic situation to worsen next year [2]
担忧物价和经济前景 更多美国人走进二手商店
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-12-27 07:43