The Sale of Razors Have Declined Because of Hipsters
Recently, financial website CheatSheet.com took a look at spending habits of consumers and how they have changed throughout the years. They specifically looked at products that have seen a decline in sales and compiled a list of five random products that Americans don't buy anymore.
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Gum: Sales dropped about 10% between 2009 and 2014, but sales of mints went up about 20%.
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Razors:
Proctor & Gamble states that sales have been dropping over the past 10 years because of the trend of having a beard now (ahem, Hipsters). And also singled out 'No Shave November' where men go the entire month without shaving.
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Guns: Sales declined 20% in 2014 but have gone up again this past June so this should be taken with a grain of salt,
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Golf Equipment: Due to the economy, people don't have the time or money to invest in this elitist sport anymore.
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