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Consumer behavior
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.
"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?
For public good, not for profit.
Have we become more patient during the pandemic?
Mar 17, 2021
"We don't find that patience in one context is necessarily related to patience in another context," said one expert.
Retailers get creative to handle expected crush of online sales
Nov 13, 2020
Walmart is converting 42 warehouses that normally ship products to its stores so they can also fulfill online orders.
Yelp will flag businesses where customers and employees report racism
by
Erika Beras
Oct 9, 2020
The labels could change consumer behavior, but they could also run into a number of problems.