Inflation is one of the most important and controversial topics in economics. It affects everyone, from consumers and businesses to governments and central banks. But what exactly is inflation, and ...

Retail sales are growing about 4%, that's in line with the pre-COVID trend line. Services spending, which is spending on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gary Drenik is a writer covering AI, analytics and innovation. Consumer behavior is undergoing a massive shift as generative AI ...

The ability to successfully navigate shifts in consumer behavior is critical for businesses today. With technology and trends changing on a constant basis, tracking consumers’ responses to emerging ...

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

By Vijay Kumar Malesu A clinical study of treatment-seeking patients reveals that compulsive buying disorder affects men and women in similar ways psychologically, but gender differences emerge in ...

How do we reconcile this tension? In a paper published in Consumer Psychology Review, I introduce the Pathways for Avoiding Self-Sanction (PASS) model, which explains how consumers can escape guilt or ...

A friend shared how his kids complained about visiting their Eastern Cape home during festive season, citing no fast-food delivery, poor internet access, and disliking supermarket trips, preferring ...