Researchers from the University of Bonn have taken a comprehensive look at how scientists study consumer behavior in supermarkets. Their review, published in the International Journal of Consumer ...

In the 2010s, movements such as body positivity, health and wellness, and size inclusivity gained momentum, causing demand for diet programs and weight loss products to stagnate. In 2018, Weight ...

As consumer behavior shifts more rapidly, understanding in-home usage helps leaders reduce risk, innovate and stay ahead of ...

While the psychology of consumer behavior would veer off into a number of different directions in the 1950s, its core remained psychoanalytic theory brought over from Europe in the 1930s. Nothing ...

Inflation creeps into every corner of your life, from the prices at the grocery store to the balance in your savings account. It’s a reality that can make you anxious about your financial future.

In my first article in this series, I laid out an approach for identifying the modes that people get into, and I introduced the idea of a mode map. For part two, I’d like to apply mode map thinking to ...

Consumer behaviour encompasses the complex processes by which individuals select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods and services. This field integrates insights from psychology, economics, sociology ...

There are various reasons why spending in the U.S. remains strong despite low consumer confidence, and it’s not just about ...

AMES, Iowa – Mobile apps are changing the way brands connect with consumers and have the potential to boost a company’s bottom line. According to a new Iowa State University study, there is a direct ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a founder, writer and lecturer focusing on VC funds. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the consumer economy has shown ...

McDonald’s second quarter included positive same-store sales, to the tune of +2.5%. It was a welcomed report after back-to-back negative quarters, which just doesn’t happen all too often at the Golden ...