consumers
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Does Boycotting Russian Products Actually Make a Difference?
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent call for a boycott of Russian oil and other import-export bans was aimed at global leaders, but consumers across social media are also advocating a form of personal economic sanctions. Some New Zealand shoppers have compiled lists of alcohol brands to avoid while others have identified Ukrainian brands to support.…
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All Real-World Shoppers Are Zombies
A new scientific study into the shopping habits of consumers has found that most people return to the same stores with remarkable regularity. Over the long term, shoppers tend to have extremely similar visitation patterns with clear regularities across the population. In other words, when it comes to shopping, we’re far less canny and selective…
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A Guide To The New Australian Consumer Protection Laws
On January 1, new consumer protection laws came into place across Australia. We’ve got the lowdown on how the new rules protect you against door-to-door selling, telemarketing, warranty rip-offs and more.