64% use them, normalizing instant, personalized answers that brands must soon match to stay relevant.
Key stat: Nearly half (49%) of US adults will begin back-to-school shopping by early July, according to a March 2024 survey by LTK.
US back-to-college retail spending will reach a new high of $73.9 billion this year, beating last year’s record of $71.0 billion and eclipsing the pre-pandemic figure of $54.5 billion in 2019.
As debate flares over the potential reopening of K-12 schools and universities this fall, 37% of US parents strongly disagree that their child would be just as successful with virtual/distance learning.
Powerful data and analysis on nearly every digital topic.
Become a ClientWant more marketing insights?
Sign up for EMARKETER Daily, our free newsletter.
Thanks for signing up for our newsletter!
You can read recent articles from EMARKETER here.