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The overconsumption of ultra-processed foods impacts many Americans and drives annual spending habits.
One survey found that roughly 67 percent of Americans use snacks and treats to lift their mood.
An estimated 49 percent of Americans purchase takeout to comfort themselves.
Many factors contribute to how we spend our money, especially when it comes to our retail habits. Unsurprisingly, there are many categories within retail that we consider when deciding where we will spend our money, including clothes, electronics, health and beauty, entertainment, home improvement, and much more.
CashNetUSA, along with Censuswide, conducted a survey that included 2,000 consumers to explore how emotional spending impacts consumer choices. One area of the survey looked at what Americans purchase to improve their mood. Within this question, one category stuck out: food. The survey found that 67 percent of Americans engage in retail therapy involving snacks and treats as a way to cheer themselves up, estimating roughly $526.04 per year. The survey also concluded that 49 percent of Americans........