HarrisX-Allison study says Gen Alpha teens drive US household brand choices, moms lead approval

• Stagwell-backed HarrisX-Allison study flags Gen Alpha teens as primary drivers of household brand discovery, with parents retaining purchase control.
• Parents reported 91% influence from their Gen Alpha teen on brand preferences; 73% of teens cited their mother as top brand influence.
• Teen-initiated requests drove 62% of parent purchases for teens, rising to 67% in households with teen girls.
• Amazon ranked the strongest brand among 25 tested; Walmart led among parents; Nike ranked second overall on household cultural relevance.
• Survey covered 1,500 U.S. respondents from May 4-12, 2026; quarterly tracking planned via a new Gen Alpha household brand scoring platform.

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