The coronavirus pandemic has kept us home and has sadly closed many brick-and-mortar stores, but it hasn’t stopped us from spending money online!
If anything, COVID-19 has Americans shopping more impulsively than ever, according to new research conducted by Slickdeals.
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According to a new survey of 2,000 people, the average American will spend more than $2,100 a year impulsively — an 18% jump from before COVID-19!
And what have we been impulse buying? See for yourself!
Food/groceries 48%
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Household items 42%
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Clothing 40%
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Coffee 33%
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Toys 29%
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Takeout 28%
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Books 26%
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Vehicles 25%
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Technology 22%
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Spa services 20%
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