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Costs Of Plug-in Cars Key To Broad Consumer Acceptance
A new survey shows
widespread consumer interest
in buying plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles. But the
cost of the cars is much
more influential than
... > full story
Americans Who Believe In Equality Are More Likely To Buy On Impulse
A new study finds that
Americans who believe in
equality are more-impulsive
shoppers. And it has
implications for how to
... > full story
No Need To Tighten Your Belt: Credit Crunch Will Worsen Obesity Epidemic
Levels of debt have been
associated with an increased
risk of being fat.
Researchers blame the trend
on the high price of healthy
... > full story
Parents Grossly Underestimate The Influence Their Children Wield Over In-Store Purchases
The influence children wield
over their parents’
purchase decisions at the
point of sale is grossly
underestimated by parents.
... > full story
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Frequent Flower Buyers Seek Product Variety
November 4, 2009 — Florists and other retailers who sell flowers are helped by a recent study designed to evaluate the differences in floral consumption across consumer groups. "Showing care to others" was found to be ... > full story -
Growing Online Sales Could Lower Prices, But Also Trim Choices
November 2, 2009 — Shoppers could see lower prices but less variety to choose from as more manufacturers sell directly to consumers through the Internet, according to new ... > full story -
Even Low Alcohol Consumption Has A Negative Impact On Overall Health, Researchers Argue
October 23, 2009 — Low alcohol consumption is bad for your health in general, according to a new study. Researchers studied the relationship between alcohol consumption and health to test the current theory which ... > full story -
Older Workers Spend Less On Necessities And Health Care
October 20, 2009 — The number of workers age 65 and older is predicted to increase by more than 80 percent by 2016. In an ongoing study, researchers are examining the financial motivations of older working Americans. ... > full story -
Identifying ID Theft And Fraud
October 19, 2009 — If the wife of FBI boss Robert Mueller has warned him not to use internet banking because of the threat of online fraud, then what hope is there for the average Joe? The results of research suggests ... > full story -
Sold-out Products Influence Consumer Choice
September 29, 2009 — An empty store shelf tempts shoppers to buy the next best thing, according to a new ... > full story -
Hummer Owners Claim Moral High Ground To Excuse Overconsumption, Study Finds
September 25, 2009 — Hummer drivers believe they are defending America's frontier lifestyle against anti-American critics, according to a new ... > full story -
Shifts In Consumer Spending And Saving To Usher In A New Economic Era
September 16, 2009 — Consumer spending will lag rather than lead the recovery from the current recession, according to one ... > full story -
A Tale Of Two Capitalisms: Research Into Homicide Rates And The Link To Political Economies
September 4, 2009 — Homicide rates are closely linked to the form of political economy that runs a nation, according to a new study. Researchers claim that homicide rates are significantly higher in nations in ... > full story -
Research Recommends Compromise When Choosing Conservation Site
September 2, 2009 — A lot of variables come into play when selecting a site for environmental conservation that yields benefits to people nearby such as wildlife needs, species and vegetation uniqueness, and costs to ... > full story
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