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Pandemic shopping
Years later, pandemic purchases trigger buyer's remorse
Feb 26, 2024
From outdoor heaters to exercise equipment to homes, people made purchases they now regret.
Can well-off young women save China's economic recovery?
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 13, 2021
Women drive the bulk of household purchasing decisions in China. What do they want to spend their money on?
How we shop for clothes now
Jun 25, 2021
Apparel sales are up lately. But the kind of clothing many people want to wear has changed because of the pandemic.
How people shop after getting vaccinated
Apr 1, 2021
There’s this thing we’ve heard from people who just got their shots: They immediately started spending money.
We're beginning to dress like we have somewhere to go
Mar 4, 2021
An uptick in dress sales at Urban Outfitters suggests that people are looking ahead to a time when it's safer to socialize.
We're buying a lot more stuff these days
Feb 26, 2021
Money can’t buy happiness, but that’s never stopped anyone from trying.
Consumers may be ready to release their pent-up demand
Feb 25, 2021
As the pandemic retreats, Americans who can afford to spend on things they've been deprived of may start spending.
For public good, not for profit.
Can U.S. businesses count on Chinese consumers?
by
Jennifer Pak
Dec 1, 2020
Many American firms are looking to Chinese consumers to keep them afloat, but many of those consumers are trying to keep themselves afloat.
Baseball card collecting during pandemic hits prices out of the park
Nov 11, 2020
Nostalgia, art and investment potential have led to an increase in the sports card market, one expert says.
How long will habits established during the pandemic last?
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 23, 2020
Our shopping and socializing behaviors have changed drastically since the COVID-19 crisis started