Impulse purchases increased by 14%! Americans mainly bought these items

It is learned that according to a survey of 2,000 American shoppers conducted by Slickdeals, Americans' impulse purchases increased by 14% in 2022 compared to 2021.

The survey shows that 64% of American adults said their impulse purchases increased in 2022. On average, each person now spends about $314 on impulse purchases per month, up from $276 in 2021 and $183 in 2020. In addition, the maximum amount of impulse purchases by Americans has also increased, from $157 in 2020 and $277 in 2021 to $310.

"Americans are spending more on impulse purchases than they have in the past two years, and even though inflation has caused many prices to rise, the frequency of impulse purchases has increased," said Louie Patterson, manager of Slickdeals.

Half (52%) of Americans are said to make impulse purchases online and in-store, and when shopping online, 70% of people will make purchases in bed, an increase from 68% in 2021 and 66% in 2020. The study shows that shopping in bed accounts for 37% of impulse purchases.

It is learned that the main items that occupy Americans' impulse purchase bills in 2022 are:

1. Clothing (35%)
2. Food and groceries (30%)
3. Household items (29%)
4. Shoes (28%)
5. Electronic products and services (27%)
6. Books (27%)
7. Takeaway (26%)
8. Toys (25%)
9. Coffee (25%)
10. Spa services (24%)

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