News tagged with holiday shoppers

The paradox of gift giving: More not better, says new study

Holiday shoppers, take note. Marketing and psychology researchers have found that in gift giving, bundling together an expensive "big" gift and a smaller "stocking stuffer" reduces the perceived value of the overall package ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Buyer beware: Touching something increases perceived ownership

To avoid unwanted or unnecessary purchases, keep your hands off the goods. That's the conclusion of a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Apple to appeal Motorola patent dispute ruling in Germany

Apple said Friday it would immediately appeal a German court ruling in favour of rival Motorola in a patent dispute.

Technology / Business

created Dec 09, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 4