Category — Consumer Behavior

Rubbernecking

Humans aren’t the only creatures who like staring at morbid disaster. What draws us to it?

February 22, 2012 Comments

Gambler’s Brain

Brain study finds what eases pain of financial loss.

February 22, 2012 Comments

Jobs Pilgrimage

Months after Steve Jobs’ death, fans are still flocking to his home, sometimes by the busload, to pay homage to the Apple founder.

February 21, 2012 Comments

Cellphone Selfishness

Cellphone use fuels selfish behavior.

February 20, 2012 Comments

Record Rent

London Olympics triggers record rent for British home.

February 17, 2012 Comments

Workaholic Benefits

Getting too wound up in work can be bad for you, physically and psychologically. Unless, of course, you love it that way.

February 16, 2012 Comments

Bread and Salt

Bread a culprit in Americans eating too much salt.

February 13, 2012 Comments

Target’s Wu

Target’s Jason Wu line inspires long lines, frenzied shoppers.

February 8, 2012 Comments

Social-Media Addiction

Facebook and Twitter are more addictive than cigarettes or alcohol, study finds.

February 8, 2012 Comments

Brand Tattoos

Brand tattoos: It seemed like a good idea never (30 Photos).

February 7, 2012 Comments

Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey has become a cult hit in the US, but what is it about this tale of life in an Edwardian country house that has got young viewers hooked?

February 7, 2012 Comments

Facebook Fatigue

No “Facebook fatigue” for longtime users: survey.

February 6, 2012 Comments

Pushy Moms

Moms’ bossiness at snack time tied to kids’ weight.

February 6, 2012 Comments

Flash-Sale Shopping

Internet flash sales spawn a new breed of addicted shopper.

February 6, 2012 Comments

Decision Fatigue

Higher costs leave many shoppers with ‘decision fatigue.’

February 3, 2012 Comments

Digital Grammar

With more and more communication happening digitally, is it time to stop the grammar gripes?

February 3, 2012 Comments

Yuck Factor

Our tendency to react by pulling away is based on a combination of self-preservation and learned behaviour.

February 3, 2012 Comments

Bad Appetite

Consumers ignore most apps on their smartphones.

February 1, 2012 Comments

Love & Money

Consumers will be digging deeper into their pockets to buy flowers, gift cards and chocolates on Valentine’s Day.

February 1, 2012 Comments

Teens & Twitter

Teens migrating to Twitter — sometimes for privacy.

January 31, 2012 Comments

Cash Mob

‘Cash mob’ in Ohio descends on beloved local store.

January 30, 2012 Comments

Customized Rolls

Snooty Rolls-Royce says more cars ordered custom.

January 30, 2012 Comments

Neurobiology of Integrity

Dearly held values truly are sacred, and not merely cost-benefit analyses masquerading as nobel intent.

January 30, 2012 Comments

Star Wars Uncut

Thousands of Star Wars fans have joined forces to create a low-budget version of George Lucas’s classic film.

January 27, 2012 Comments

Prodigal Plutocrats

London’s super-rich are spending more on luxuries but there are signs that some may be cutting back on the cream.

January 26, 2012 Comments

Older Minds

Research shows that seniors become more tolerant and more open-minded in their later years.

January 25, 2012 Comments

Parental Creeping

Teens, parents face off over Facebook.

January 25, 2012 Comments

Experimental Rx

U.S. consumers tell insurers to cover experimental drugs.

January 24, 2012 Comments

Refurbished Furs

Restyling and recycling old fur is a popular option this season.

January 24, 2012 Comments

Capsized & Capitalized

Italy’s “Get back on board, damn it!” T-shirts a hit.

January 23, 2012 Comments