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A new semi-annual report by investment bank Piper Sandler found the top brands where teens are spending their money. The company surveyed 9,193 US teens between August and September on their shopping preferences. Average annual spending among teens was $2,316, down 1% compared to last year.
Teens in the upper-income bracket had an average household income of $109,670 and spent the most on clothing and food — at 22%. Teens from average income brackets had an average household income of $56,958 and spent the most on clothing at 20%, while food was the second category at 18%.
Here are the top 10 brands that have become teen status symbols.
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Nike
Nike is the top clothing and footwear brand among American teens. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images
Elf
Elf is the American teen's favorite makeup brand. Facebook/Elf
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Amazon
Teens prefer to shop on Amazon. View Press / Corbis News
CeraVe
CeraVe is the preferred skincare brand among female teens. Image courtesy of CeraVe
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Coach
Teen females prefer to buy handbags from Coach. Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is teens' favorite restaurant brand. Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins/Insider
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Apple
Teens prefer Apple for phones and watches. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Lululemon
Lululemon is the third favorite apparel brand among teens. Lululemon
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Bath and Body Works
Bath and Body Works is the top fragrance brand among teens. Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images
TJ Maxx
More teens are shopping at off-price retailers.Danielle Bauter