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Famous people are becoming entrepreneurs rather than just being the face of big brands.
The scanning of a package of gum in an Ohio grocery store in 1974 marked the beginning of an era.
Convenience stores are often there when we need them for some top-up shopping, but now they offer so much more.
Residents of drone delivery trial sites say the initial novelty has worn off and concerns about long-term impacts are growing
New research shows how supermarkets can use the smell of mixed herbs such as thyme, rosemary, oregano and basil to influence shoppers buying choices.
When boomers pick out an article of clothing for the elderly, they consider not only the practical aspects like comfort and ease of care, but also how the item will make them feel.
Branding experts have long used visual cues to communicate with consumers – but the rising cost of living is changing the nature of their messaging.
Consumer psychology can help explain why boycotts sometimes fail, as well as help predict when they are likely to succeed.
A Senate enquiry has found both suppliers and customers of our supermarkets are struggling. Regulators have to find a way to rebalance the market, which doesn’t make these groups bear the cost.
Although it’s rooted in legitimate grievances, the ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ campaign is not only illegal, but also fails to achieve its intended objective and risks undermining economic stability.
Human staff accumulate data as ‘expertise’ instead of giving it to their employers. For profit-chasing retailers, that’s a problem AI can eliminate.
Frozen food retailer Iceland says it wants to amplify its customers’ voices – but there’s a lack of transparency in its plans.
For decades, big-box retailers have evaded federal regulation of the pollution their operations generate. But a new air emission rule in Southern California could become a model for state controls.
The law can help struggling firms turn their business around, but stigma around the legal terms may be deterring companies from acting in time.
Increased confidence from its AI developments, as well as the spending might of the TikTok generation, may have played a role.
Don’t skimp on your eye safety.
The company has returned to profit by making cuts, but there are things it could do to reinvent itself.
Despite growing wariness of supermarkets, Australians have an enduring trust for retail brands that sets us apart from other countries.
Coming to grips with the economics of roses can be a thorny issue.
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Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Retailing and Consumer Behaviour, University of Tasmania
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Professor, College of Business, Zayed University
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Interim Director, UWA Public Policy Institute; Associate Professor & Programme Co-ordinator (Masters of Public Policy), The University of Western Australia
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Professor, Monash University
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Omar H. Fares is a Friend of The Conversation.
Lecturer of Marketing in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Industry fellow, Graduate School of Business, Deakin University
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Lecturer, College of Business and Economics, Australian National University
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Senior Research Associate, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University
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Coleman Chair Professor of Marketing and Director of Research, Texas A&M University
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Professor of Retail Studies and Deputy Principal, University of Stirling
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Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Marketing, University of Tasmania
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Senior Lecturer of Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology
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Director, Master of Business Administration Program (MBA); Co-Director, Better Consumption Lab, Deakin University, Deakin University
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Associate Professor, Operations Research, Brock University
