March 25, 2020
February 18, 2020
January 27, 2020
For many different reasons, the savings rate for our nation and the cash we stash under our mattress can vary considerably.
January 21, 2020
When researchers have compared consumer purchases and politics, they've observed that what we buy can relate to whether we are a Democrat or a Republican.
January 16, 2020
From personal products to fitness clubs and supermarkets, the demand from Japan's aging population is changing what stores sell.
January 10, 2020
More than something we just see, the power of color relates to our taste, global trends, our moods, and how firms compete.
December 12, 2019
As Baby Boomers decide whether they want to move, downsize, sell or rent, housing markets could see an avalanche of home sales.
December 11, 2019
Looking at the numbers from the National Retail Federation, we do not see the value of the unwanted gifts that might be subtracted from holiday spending.
November 26, 2019
More than shopping nudges, e-commerce dark patterns are the deceptive and misleading tricks that pressure us into a purchase.
October 20, 2019
As the number of one person households increases, the companies that make consumer goods and create new housing will have to be sure they "right size."
October 8, 2019
Looking back at gasoline prices that teenagers pay when they get their driver's license, we see an impact on their driving behavior.
October 3, 2019
While library late fees are supposed to be incentives that encourage us to return books, instead they have unintended consequences.