This Mall Is Your Mall, This Mall Is My Mall
The psychological difference between shopping with a friend and shopping with a family member.
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Rude Salespeople Make You Buy Fancy Things
Being snubbed by a luxury store only increases your desire for its goods, according to a new study.
Sleep, Snuggle, Socialize: In China, People Do Just About Everything in Ikea
What seems like appropriate behavior is a matter of cultural agreement.
Chocolate: The Scent That Could Save Struggling Bookstores
Belgian researchers report the enticing aroma of chocolate inspired bookstore shoppers to stick around longer, and boosted sales of certain genres.
Want to Increase Retail Sales This Christmas? Keep It Simple (and Orange)
New research shows that simple scents can get customers in the buying spirit
Reweaving Tax Nets to Nab Online Shoppers
American shoppers owe sales taxes on online purchases whether Amazon and its friends assess them or not. States are trying various gambits to recoup those lost dollars.
Brand Loyalty: Like It Now, Love It Later
Researchers show why it's good that the elderly habitually stick to their favorite brands and how less ambitious shopping can make you a happier senior.
What Would Jesus Buy?
As retailers' "Black Friday" approaches, research shows that commerce and Christmas have a long history of coexistence, and the psychological effect may be generally positive.
Store’s Lighting Influences Perceptions of Quality
Researchers report that different lighting schemes at stores influences consumer perceptions of the outlet's quality and pricing.
The Wal-Mart Catechism
A new book on the discount chain’s down-home early days doesn’t tell us much about its status as the world’s largest — and most controversial — retailer.