From the JustSell.com guys:
In July 1776, 2.5 million people lived in the newly independent United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2007, the nation’s population has grown to 302 million, and to celebrate Independence Day this year, the National Retail Federation reports that consumers will:
- enjoy a BBQ, cookout or picnic (61.1%)
- watch fireworks or attend another community celebration (42.5%)
- purchase patriotic merchandise (17.3%)
- travel or go on vacation (11.3%)
- attend a parade (9.7%)
Have a Happy and Safe Fourth from all of us at Select Metrix!