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During the pandemic, while dining and travel suffered, Americans redirected their spending towards physical goods—such as home gym equipment and household items—marking a 10% increase in spending on physical goods, particularly noteworthy in the U.S. context. The trend revealed an unusual dietary shift in consumer behavior, highlighting the unforeseen impacts of a global health crisis on shopping habits.
Curiously, when asked what exclusive goods Americans tend to buy, items like guns, large trucks, and even quirky accessories like truck nuts were most frequently mentioned. Such eccentric purchases often bewilder international manufacturers and spark curiosity about American consumer culture.