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Consumers Should Be Vigilant in Wake of Zappos Cyberattack
January 18, 2012 — As an estimated 24 million Zappos.com customers begin receiving notifications that some of their personal data have been compromised, an expert is warning those affected to be on the lookout for ... > full storyMore: -
Scarcity of Women Leads Men to Spend More, Save Less
January 12, 2012 — The perception that women are scarce leads men to become impulsive, save less, and increase borrowing, according to new ... > full story -
Who's Wealthy? Beyond Net Worth, Asset and Debt Levels Change Our Perceptions
January 10, 2012 — Will borrowing money to buy a new car make you feel richer? It depends on your net worth, says a new study. "People's perceptions of wealth vary not only as a function of their net worth, but also of ... > full story -
The Mall as a Sanctuary: Study Finds Holiday Shopping Outlets Aren't Just Shrines to Spending
December 21, 2011 — An international study of holiday shopping and religion finds that dominant religious groups are more likely to experience "consumption mass hysteria" while shoppers in minority religions may view ... > full story -
Starlings Help Explain Irrational Preferences
December 20, 2011 — Research into decision-making by European starlings may help explain why many animals, including humans, sometimes exhibit irrational ... > full story -
Online Brand Comments: How Do They Affect Consumer Decisions?
December 13, 2011 — Consumer reactions to online comments depend on the number of comments and the reader's orientation (whether it's positive or negative), according to a new ... > full story -
Why Does Stating Your Intention Lead You to Purchase Your Favorite Brand?
December 13, 2011 — If you say you're going to buy something, you're more likely to do it. But why is that? According to a new study, stating an intention leads consumers to action -- and makes them more likely to ... > full story -
Do Consumers Prefer Brands That Appear on Their Facebook Pages?
December 13, 2011 — You are likely to identify with a brand that advertises alongside your personal information on a Facebook page (especially if you have high self-esteem), according to a new study. The same ad will ... > full story -
From Teddy Bears to iPhones, We Overestimate What Others Will Pay for Goods
December 13, 2011 — Compared to what they would pay themselves, most consumers overestimate what others are willing to pay for products, according to a new study. And that holds true for a large range of items, both ... > full story -
Interactive Applications for Cell Phones May Be Most Powerful Forms of Advertising
December 8, 2011 — A new research study suggests that interactive applications for mobile phones such as Apple's iPhone and Google's Android may be some of the most powerful forms of advertising yet ... > full story
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