Consumerism
6 articles
Outlet malls offer deceptive savings, impacting goods quality.
Shoppers hunting for deals at outlet malls might be surprised to learn that approximately half of the brands there sell products exclusively made for those stores, often at a lower quality than their
What is Fast Fashion's Environmental and Consumer Impact?
Globally, the fast fashion industry generates more CO2 emissions than aviation and shipping combined, an environmental footprint largely unseen by consumers.
What is the fashion trend lifecycle and why does it decline?
Global garment purchases per person surged by 60% between 2000 and 2014, accelerating the pace of consumption within the fashion trend lifecycle.
Grocery stores trick you into spending more. Here's how to fight back.
Items placed at the end of a supermarket aisle are a staggering 30% more likely to be bought than those in the middle, revealing a hidden architecture of persuasion designed to influence how consumers
Tween Beauty Culture's Growing Grip on Brands Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
Italian regulators are investigating beauty giants Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics.
How to Differentiate True Product Quality from Marketing Hype
A friend's website uses a large pop-up promising '100,000 readers in 18 months' to encourage email subscriptions.