Why is it easier to lose 2-4 pounds rather than 3 pounds?
Consumers are more likely to pursue goals when they are ambitious yet flexible, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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Gel or whitening? Consumer choice and product organization
Consumers choose lower-priced products and are more satisfied with their purchase when products are organized by benefits instead of features, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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The geometry of persuasion: How do seating layouts influence consumers?
Consumers seated in circular arrangements feel a greater need to belong than those seated in angular layouts, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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Why do appetizers matter more when you're dining out with friends?
First impressions of experiences have a greater impact when consumers share the experience with others, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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Free perks and upgrades: Could they actually embarrass consumers?
Consumers may not enjoy receiving free perks or upgrades in public, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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Obama acts to free up spectrum to ease crunch
US President Barack Obama moved Friday to free up more broadcast spectrum used by federal agencies to help meet the surging demand from smartphones and other mobile devices.
Jun 14, 2013
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Why (inefficient) businesses want to limit competition
If there is a 'root and branch' review of competition laws after the next election, it should be led by a group of sexagenarians. That is, people aged at least sixty.
Jun 14, 2013
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Microsoft opening mini-shops in Best Buy stores
Microsoft on Thursday announced that it is expanding its real-world retail push with mini-shops inside 600 US and Canadian stores operated by consumer electronics chain Best Buy.
Jun 13, 2013
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US prosecutors push for anti-phone theft measures (Update)
The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York planned Thursday to announce the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to thwart a surge ...
Jun 13, 2013
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US prosecutors push for anti-phone theft moves
The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York planned Thursday to announce the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to thwart a surge ...
Jun 13, 2013
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Cultural products have evolutionary roots
From Brad Pitt fighting zombies to Superman falling for Lois Lane, summer blockbuster season is upon us. But while Hollywood keeps trotting out new movies for the masses, plotlines barely change.
Jun 12, 2013
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Experts offer tips to prevent children's learning loss during summer
With school out and a long summer break ahead, many children are in danger of forgetting what they've learned during the academic year.
Jun 12, 2013
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The cucumbers carbon footprint in focus
Since the outbreak of E. coli in Germany and Austria 2011 resulting in suspicions against ecological cucumbers, student Michaela Raab has been interested in the environmental impacts of the cucumber. The overall aim is to ...
Jun 11, 2013
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Retailers should referee customer conflict
A new study by UBC's Sauder School of Business says retailers should consider admonishing queue jumpers and thoughtless store browsers to ease aggression between shoppers.
Jun 11, 2013
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Researchers publish key findings on regional, global impact of trade on the environment
In two different studies, three researchers from the University of Maryland's Department of Geographical Sciences publish groundbreaking findings on the environmental impact of globalization, production and trade at both ...
Jun 10, 2013
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