Sep 01, 2021

Question of the Day: What is the most popular shopping website for teens?

Answer: Amazon (and it's not even close!)

Preferred online shopping websites of teens in the United States in spring 2021

Questions:

  • Do you shop online at all? If so, what is your favorite website?
  • How much of an impact does social media have on your online purchases?
  • Are there items that you would prefer to purchase in-store vs. online? Explain. 
  • Amazon has such a commanding lead over other websites. Why do you think so many teens choose Amazon for online shopping?

Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. 

 

Behind the numbers (Statista)

"According to a spring 2021 survey of teenagers in the United States, 56 percent of responding teens claimed Amazon as their favorite online shopping website. Fast fashion retailer Shein came in second place, with about seven percent of respondents stating the brand was their favorite online shopping destination."

 

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For more resources on teen spending, check out the NGPF Lesson: Social Media and Spending

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About the Author

Mason Butts

After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.

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