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Consumer behavior
Years later, pandemic purchases trigger buyer's remorse
Feb 26, 2024
From outdoor heaters to exercise equipment to homes, people made purchases they now regret.
Thrifty customers boost Walmart as retail market share battles loom
Feb 20, 2024
The giant chain reported strong quarterly sales. But for the first time in two years, shoppers spent less per visit.
So when do we all start accepting that high inflation isn't a thing any more?
by
Matt Levin
Dec 26, 2023
Businesses may not have an incentive to lower prices if consumers are still in an inflation mindset.
Consumers are finding ways to justify spending, even if it busts their budget
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Sep 5, 2023
The rebound from pandemic deprivation continues, says Adriana Samper of Arizona State, and the reasoning can get pretty creative.
How New Year's resolutions boost the wellness business
Jan 31, 2023
Lots of people make New Year's resolutions about wellness, but how does that affect businesses?
Why the U.S. doesn't have the best sunscreens in the world
by
Amy Scott
and Anais Amin
Jul 13, 2022
The FDA hasn't approved ingredients that could make products more pleasing to use — and used more often, says Amanda Mull of The Atlantic.
What does it take to earn the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance?
by
Janet Nguyen
Feb 17, 2022
A product has to go through a rigorous review, with companies proving that their facilities meet FDA standards. There's a fee involved too.
For public good, not for profit.
"Digital-first mentality" will accelerate for shoppers and sellers, Visa CEO says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Dec 1, 2021
Despite the omicron variant, "the recovery we're in has an awful lot of momentum," says Visa chief Al Kelly.
How does the weather affect what we buy?
by
Amy Scott
and Minju Park
Sep 20, 2021
Some businesses are turning to weather analytics to proactively prepare for the potentially more volatile conditions resulting from climate change.
How we decide what to buy
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 11, 2021
Do the rising prices of things like cars and homes actually affect how people are spending their money?