Data Feed for August 31, 2017
Key stats you need to know about today
August 31, 2017
Credit Struggles: Consumers are overwhelmed by the many credit card offers out there and have a hard time picking the right one, data from Experian uncovered. More than two-thirds said it's too time-consuming to research all the different options, and half of respondents said it's difficult to know which card is best for them.
Multiple Trips: Back-to-school shoppers don't just shop in one place, per research from The NPD Group. In fact, they make an average of 16 trips to buy back-to-school products between July and September.
Ride Sharing: A new survey from AYTM Market Research reveals that roughly one in five internet users have used ride-sharing services "many times." Uber was the most popular of those services, used by 87% of ride-sharing users. Meanwhile, 42% reported using Lyft.