#consumer behavior
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Why Americans toss misfit food despite grocery stress
Ugly produce sales and upcycled foods show Americans prioritize quality over price when reducing food waste.
The Conversation · 1m
Why conservatives find cuteness irresistible
Research links baby-like aesthetics to conservative values of purity, with implications for political messaging and marketing.
TIME · 1m
Amazon Prime Day Tests Brand Strategy
Amazon's October event reveals brand strategies for holiday sales.
Adweek · 1m
Pet parents reshape consumption culture
Malaysians view pets as family members, driving emotional purchases and new marketing strategies.
Malay Mail · 1m
Kids2's Rochelle Wainer on Parent Insights
Gen Z parents reshape brand strategies with fresh insights.
Adweek · 1m
Agentic Commerce Needs Its Febreze Moment
AI shopping tools fail because they skip the reward step
Pymnts · 1m
Dollar General CEO: $100k earners feel less wealthy amid inflation
Dollar General CEO says high-income shoppers now act like budget-conscious consumers due to rising costs.
Fortune · 1m
Credit Card Issuers’ Biggest Rival May Already Be in Wallet
Credit card users switch primary cards without losing accounts, shifting spending to existing issuers.
Pymnts · 1m
Credit card installments crush BNPL in payment race
Card installment plans are outpacing buy now, pay later services as consumers prefer paying through accounts they already use.
Pymnts · 1m
America's self-storage religion
How a humble business became a $40 billion pillar of American culture.
The New Yorker · 3m · 5 views
Shein's stock crash reveals a shift in how we shop
The fast-fashion giant that dominated TikTok is losing its grip as consumers rethink their relationship with cheap clothes.
Slate Magazine · 2m
AI picks your shortlist before you ever click to buy
Artificial intelligence is reshaping retail by deciding which products consumers consider, not just which ones they buy.
Pymnts · 1m
When patriotism meets consumer choice
Malaysia Day prompts reflection on how national pride shapes what we buy and whether local brands can compete on more than sentiment alone.
Malay Mail · 2m