Two-thirds of Americans want their childhood products to come back
- UserTesting commissioned Talker Research to survey 2,000 Americans between February 22 and February 27, 2025, regarding brand loyalty and willingness to pay for favorite products.
- The survey revealed that 81% of consumers can recall a brand they feel loyal to, with 73% stating they would continue to purchase from their favorite brands even if prices significantly increased, demonstrating that brand loyalty runs deep.
- Consumers indicated that high-quality products and positive brand experiences are key factors in maintaining their loyalty, while 71% expressed a likelihood to shop from brands associated with childhood nostalgia and 57% would buy second-hand products from favorite brands.
- Bobby Meixner, Senior Director of Industry Solutions at UserTesting, stated, "While nostalgia can spark preference, true loyalty is built on experience. A great experience keeps customers coming backhow a brand engages plays a critical role in long-term commitment."
- The study also found that 66% of Americans would pay extra to revive their favorite retired products, with an average willingness to pay 32% more, and consumers are willing to pay an average of 25% more across all different shopping categories, with gaming brands having the highest willingness to pay extra at 34%.
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Survey says two-thirds of Americans willing to pay extra to revive retired products
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A study released this month found 2 in 3 Americans would pay extra to have their favorite retired products revived. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by UserTesting and conducted by Talker Research, found the average person would pay 32% more for products they once loved to be brought back by their favorite brands. More than half, 55%, said retired products are more valuable to them than anything brands currently …


Remember when? Study finds US adults want nostalgic products back on shelves
Remember the days of the iPod Shuffle and Planter’s PB Crisps? Would you pay to see your childhood toys and snacks resurrected? According to a study released Tuesday by Talker Research and UserTesting, two-thirds of Americans would pay more — 32%, on average — for their favorite childhood products to return to shelves, according The study, which surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults, also found that more than half of surveyed adults (55%) feel retired prod…
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