“Stuff: If That’s What You Wanted” won first place in a Teen Writing Contest on the Stage of Life web site. The theme is Black Friday shopping and the need to buy more…stuff. The author talks about how her own desire to join her friends for the shopping frenzy was overcome by a family Thanksgiving gathering.
After World War II the Fifties brought about a change in the standards of living for Americans. How did advertising contribute to consumerism?
Vacations and souvenirs seem to go hand in hand. Why can’t we resist the souvenir shop, and what are we thinking about when picking the “perfect gift” for a loved one?
Just how happy are we with the use of technology to aid our shopping experiences in-store? Are we comfortable with virtual help in the dressing room?
Today’s consumers prefer to spend money on experiences rather than material things.
When did the first loyalty programs come about? You might be surprised by the answer. Learn about the early beginnings of loyalty programs and how the system has evolved from copper tokens to mobile apps.
Read the first few paragraphs of this article and browse the images throughout to get a glimpse into food waste on a global scale. Then, have a read through the piece titled Reducing Waste: How You Can Help.
What’s more important to you; actually enjoying the moment or taking a photo of the particular moment to show that you were enjoying it?
Learn about some of the technology innovations in the world of cosmetics known as beauty wearables; technology to monitor the use of sunscreen, deodorant, and more!
The old line, “When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping,” may hold a kernel of truth after all.
Colorful products overshadow our logical, sensible brain when purchasing. And, marketers strategically use color to guide us in a particular direction. This study from The Ohio State University covers some interesting points on how our brains treat color versus black and white objects.
A landfill isn’t just a dump. It’s carefully designed and managed to keep trash separated from the surrounding environment and to reduce moisture and air that would break down trash. Find out more about these complex structures.
A new study in The Journal of Marketing which reveals that most consumers don’t know enough math to tell if they are getting a good deal or not.
A recent report describes how young, multicultural consumers having the spending power and longevity to influence the U.S. retail industry. Read about it here.
As consumers, do we give enough thought to the amount of waste we generate or where it ends up? This Kickstarter project aims to educate consumers about their waste by producing a coffee cup that can be used to grow plants or trees.
A study in the Journal Science has analyzed credit card transactions to show that it is often possible to indentify individuals from just a few pieces of specific information. Read about the study here.
Software developers are seeking ways to connect people’s tablets and smartphones with what they are watching on television screens. But how useful is it?
A recent study by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers reveals that, across the world, about half of the food we are producing is being wasted. But why? And where is it going?
