People walk under a light projection at a shopping mall in Beijing.
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China has a lot of vacant retail space, including many underused shopping malls. An urban policy scholar describes how the Chinese are rethinking what the mall is for.
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Who does what chore can be a major source of tension in many households. Our survey of same-sex couples and their routines revealed four key strategies that can help lighten the load for everyone.
High prices for groceries, housing and entertainment are leaving shoppers with reduced funds as the holiday season descends upon us.
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There are a number of ways shoppers can resist the temptation of expensive gift options that might strain their budgets this holiday season.
Due to the current affordability crisis, many Canadians can’t afford to tip extra this holiday season.
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With the current affordability crisis and tip inflation, many Canadians can’t afford to tip extra this holiday season.
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The Victorians were driven to care for their clothes for reasons of thrift, economy and to prevent waste.
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It’s legal for a merchant to get your card details over the phone – but it can still be risky. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
Shoppers are looking for value this holiday season.
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With the state of the economy unclear, shoppers seem hesitant to get too festive, too fast.
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A fear of missing out and a need to belong are strong motivators when it comes to scooping up goods at bargain prices.
Siggi’s Dairy keeps its yogurts simple with white packaging, black text and a dab of color to indicate the flavor.
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Pared-down packaging designs send a subtle yet powerful message of purity to shoppers – and they’re willing to fork over more cash for these goods, regardless of the actual number of additives.
People tend to ‘panic buy’ in times of crisis, which often leads to shortages of essential items.
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Understanding the traits of different customer groups can help shoppers and businesses serve their communities more ethically and effectively, especially in times of crisis.
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Different shoppers have different priorities, but some shops and services are ranked as important across the board.
Buy now, pay later loans target low-income, tech-savvy Gen Z and millennial consumers under the guise of improving financial inclusion for these groups.
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Are buy now, pay later services truly a new way to boost financial inclusion, or just another type of predatory loan?
Are you looking for love in all the wrong places?
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Genuine love holds immeasurable value, yet discovering it can pose challenges — and come with a significant price tag.
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Girl math shoppers are showing mastery of portfolio management.
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Justifying purchases can make parting with money easier but a viral TikTok trend could leave girls spending more than they have.
A Wilko branch in Kingston, Surrey.
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New competition often displaces older, less efficient business models but companies can survive these shifts.
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An expert explains the positive psychology of indulging in small affordable pleasures.
A woman walks by a closed store in a shopping mall in Montréal, in January 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The lessons the retail industry learned during the pandemic will continue to shape department store strategies and guide their transformation in the future.
Retailers’ costs for managing returns are rising.
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Returns are becoming a costly sustainability problem for retailers and the planet. A supply chain expert explains.
Tech toys may claim to be educational – but those claims often aren’t backed by science.
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Two experts on children’s play explain why you should be skeptical of toys that are advertised as being educational, and what to look for instead.