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This dataset contains measures of the number and density of retail establishments per United States Census Tract or ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) from 1990 through 2022. Retail establishments are classified into eight categories based on Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: clothing and shoe stores, furniture and appliance stores, music stores, hardware and garden stores, department/variety/general merchandise stores, used merchandise stores, pet stores and pet supplies, and shoe repair shops. The dataset is derived from the National Establishment Time Series (NETS) database and is available in four geographic versions: Census Tract 2010, Census Tract 2020, ZCTA 2010, and ZCTA 2020.

The everyday consumption of household goods is a significant source of environmental pollution. As people increasingly shop online, this affords an opportunity to provide consumers with actionable feedback on the social and environmental impact of potential purchases. In our work, we explore the following questions on Amazon a) do consumers bring up the environment in their reviews, either directly or through relevant related topics? b) do they tend to bring up the environment when they are satisfied or dissatisfied with a product? c) in what granular context do they bring up the environment?

To address these questions, we designed an annotation task and recruited knowledgeable students to annotate consumer product reviews. This dataset comprises annotations for 779 individual reviews, with each review corresponding to a distinct product.

In our paper, we propose a machine learning method using these annotations that can discover signals of sustainability and infer a product's sustainability score.

The Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) is a panel survey of Detroit residents aged 18 and older. The original panel of respondents was drawn from an address-based probability sample of all occupied Detroit households in 2016 and has since been refreshed through additional address-based sampling annually. The 18th survey wave, collected between November 2, 2023 and December 19, 2023, invited 3,065 previously-enrolled panelists to participate in a self-administered or interviewer-administered survey.

Topics included: transportation; health; long COVID-19 symptoms; mental health; grocery shopping routines; household finances; inequality; new technologies; drones; non-degree training program; employment.

The Multicity Study of the Impact of Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages was a multi-year study intended to provide comprehensive information about the impacts of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes on retail prices, purchases, and consumption. The study was conducted in two cities that recently implemented an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages: Philadelphia, PA and Oakland, CA.

The study consists of six datasets, with three datasets covering Philadelphia and three covering Oakland. The store observation data contain price information for sodas, juices, and other beverages. The purchase datasets contain information from survey questions fielded at stores, including basic demographic information (race and ethnicity, gender, income), the number of people in the participant's household, and how often they shop for beverages at that store and others. The household datasets contain information from survey questions fielded during the household beverages consumption survey; it includes demographic information and beverage consumption information for a household adult and a household child.

The study also included an analysis of strategic responses to the taxes, including cross-border shopping by consumers, and retailers changing the availability of various beverages.

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology.

This round of Eurobarometer surveys covers the following special topics: (1) Future of Europe, and (2) Consumer behavior in the European Union. In regard to the future of Europe, opinions were collected on the expected quality of life for future generations, main challenges for the EU to face in the future, predictions on whether EU society will place more importance on solidarity or individualism and predictions of whether the EU will be a leading diplomatic power. In regard to consumer behavior, respondents were asked if they had a legitimate cause for complaint during a transaction, what type of action was taken during the interaction, court ruling where a business was taken to court, willingness to go to court, reasons to go to court in another EU member state, and European small claims procedure. Additional information includes respondents' sources of political knowledge and to what extent they feel well informed on political matters.

Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status and parental relations, occupation, age when stopped full-time education, household composition, ownership of a fixed or a mobile telephone and other durable goods, difficulties in paying bills, level in society, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview (select countries).

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology.

This round of Eurobarometer surveys covers the special topic of consumer empowerment and includes the following major areas of focus: (1) Internet use and online shopping, (2) awareness of consumer legislation, (3) consumer skills and confidence, and (4) housing conditions. Questions in this survey pertain to respondent's Internet usage in the last 3 months, goods or services purchased by post, phone, or the Internet within the last 12 months, the rights of consumers to return goods, and knowledge of organizations or authorities representing and protecting consumers. Respondents were queried on their understanding of common consumer issues including intermediate numerical skills, interpreting nutritional information, identification of the "best before" date on products, and familiarity with brand logos. Finally, information was collected on respondent's household situation, dwelling, finances, and expenses.

Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, origin of birth (personal), marital status and parental relations, occupation and form of employment, age at completion of full-time education and level of education, household composition, ownership of a fixed or a mobile telephone and other durable goods, level in society, computer experience, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview (select countries).