Rising Japanimation Sun

Otuku, a Japanese term roughly translated means "obsessed anime fan." While the word takes a slightly derogatory slant, the anime passion was worth about $810 million in 2003. Close to $10 Billion garners the domestic market of anime and computer related hobbies of otaku people.
-Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

Rising Credit

Over the past decade, credit card debt among 18-to-24 year old American's rose by 104%.
-Demos

One hundred and four percent! This means Suze Orman definitely has job security counselling these young folk on thriftiness.

Gaming Chicks

Of mobile gamers in the US, 64% are female.
-The Yankee Group

French Blogging

In France, 43% of internet users who have created blogs are women.
-IPSOS

Keep blogging, girls!

Self-Indulgence in S.Africa

More than half of South Africa's population is under 25. They spend an estimated $1 Billion on themselves annually, and an estimated $3.3 Billion is spent on them annually.
-The Sunday Times, South Africa

Global Fashion Trends

Urban hot spots as Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Las Vegas, New York, San Diego are finding themselves adorned with:

• Quirky, Earthy Hemp
  
• Military + rock n'roll hard-edge blend
• Engineered Stripes
• Twisted, classic kitsch

-Woman's Wear Daily (WWD)

Dorm Suppliers

Top five (5) places where survey respondents shop for dorm supplies

• Target (47%)
• Wal-Mart (34%)
• Bed, Bath, & Beyond (26%)
• Thrift Stores (25%)
• IKEA (23%)

-Look-Look, Inc.

Online Living

91

Is the percent of American college students living on campus who go online everyday.
-National Association of College Stores

SAVANTStats Introduction

We felt we needed to generate a place for all stats & trends to call home. Let it be ringtones or color forecasts, this will be the place to find it.

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