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What Consumers Want: Common Threads Pinpointed
March 5, 2009 — Michigan State University researchers have identified the common desires of today's sophisticated consumer -- a groundbreaking study that could help businesses become more competitive in the troubled ... > full story -
Rich Countries’ Invisible Carbon Dioxide Emissions
February 24, 2009 — Almost half of the emission increase in China is due to production of exports, most of it to western countries, according to a new ... > full story -
In-Store Video Ads A Boon To Retailers, A Peril For Traditional Media
February 24, 2009 — Video advertising in stores is a moneymaker for retailers, but a growing threat to already cash-strapped print and broadcast media, according to a new ... > full story -
Confidence In Food Safety Plunges In Wake Of Peanut Butter Contamination
February 24, 2009 — Fewer than one in four consumers now believe the US food supply is safer than it was a year ago, according to new data from the University of Minnesota's Food Industry ... > full story -
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Learning From Our Mistakes: Consumers Won't Be Deceived Twice
February 23, 2009 — Sometimes a high price tag, a label, or an ingredient can lead us to believe that we're purchasing a high-quality item. But what happens if the attribute that attracted us to the product is false or ... > full story -
What The Heck Is It? Consumers Can Be Primed To Understand Hybrid Products
February 23, 2009 — Hybrid products are ubiquitous in today's marketplace: phones with cameras, watch/cameras, MP3 players with GPS systems. How can consumers understand the functions and features of these new products? ... > full story -
The Honeymoon's Over: Consumers Overestimate Enjoyment Of Products
February 23, 2009 — That fancy iPod or car with a sunroof might seem appealing when you're about to buy it, but chances are the enjoyment will be short-lived. According to a new study, enjoyment of products decreases ... > full story -
It's About Time: Consumers May Be More Likely To Enjoy Purchase When Ads Mention Time
February 23, 2009 — Do consumers respond more positively to advertisements that mention time ("Miller Time") or money ("Perfection Has Its Price")? A new study found that mentioning time makes consumers more likely to ... > full story -
Beware The Left-Digit Effect: Price Gimmicks May Affect Choice
February 23, 2009 — When shopping, we often find ourselves choosing between lower- and higher-cost items. But most people make a choice based on the first digit they see, according to a new ... > full story -
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Lack Of Insurance Drives El Paso, Texas, Residents Across The Mexican Border For Healthcare
February 20, 2009 — One-third of El Paso's residents cross the Texas-Mexico border to Ciudad Juarez to purchase medication and health care services, according to a new ... > full story
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