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"Mum, buy me that chocolate, pleeeease!" New study shows the pervasive influence of children on their parents' in-store
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Mar 18, 2009 |
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The influence children wield over their parents' purchase decisions at the point of sale is grossly underestimated by parents. This was shown in a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Vienna, Austria. According ...
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Hard times bring on ‘Lipstick Effect’
Jan 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Lipstick and takeout food are not a panacea for dwindling retirement accounts and the anxiety of global economic woes.
RFID unlocks supply chain potential
Jul 17, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) promises to revolutionise retailing through advanced stock management, sophisticated promotions and supply chain optimisation. But cost-effective solutions have proved ...
Fate and 'face': Cultural differences lead to different consumer approaches
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Feb 23, 2009 |
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If an airline flight is delayed, Asian consumers might take it in stride. But those same passengers might be unhappy if the flight attendants are rude or inattentive. And Western consumers might react differently, according ...
We are family -- but advertisers often miss the point
Apr 21, 2008 |
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Even though most Americans think of themselves as part of a family – and many list “being a family” as a top priority – very little is known about how membership in this collective actually affects consumer decisions, from ...
Consumers dictate their own 'rules of engagement' with retailers online
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Sep 21, 2009 |
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Consumers are taking back control of their personal data as more businesses are proactively seeking detailed information (buying habits, demographic data, etc.). While retailers may use new technology as a way to gain a competitive ...
Genetic tests advertised directly to the consumer
Jul 21, 2009 |
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Genetic testing services have recently begun to be advertised directly to the patient, and the results of the consumers' response can affect public health, as well as the future adoption of pharmacogenetic/genomic testing, ...
Confidence may not be convincing when recommending products or services
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Oct 13, 2009 |
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Sometimes people can gain influence by expressing uncertainty, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Sold-out products influence consumer choice
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Sep 29, 2009 |
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An empty store shelf tempts shoppers to buy the next best thing, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.
GAO: FCC must improve wireless industry oversight
Dec 10, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Federal regulators receive tens of thousands of customer complaints about wireless services every year, but don't do enough to follow up or to protect consumers who have problems with their mobile carriers, government ...
How categories and environment create satisfied and well-informed consumers
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Dec 14, 2009 |
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Expert consumers like to be surprised by unusual product formats, while novices crave familiarity, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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