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  • Counterfeits endanger unprotected consumers
  • ‘Greed’ Film Review: A Call Against Consumerism 
  • For More and More People, Life Itself Is a Disposable Consumer Product

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dailynews.co.zw /1 month ago

Counterfeits endanger unprotected consumers

A STAGGERING 73 percent surge in consumer complaints in a single quarter is not a statistical anomaly, it is a full-blown national... To access this content, please purc...

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readunwritten.com /3 weeks ago

‘Greed’ Film Review: A Call Against Consumerism 

In the documentary “Greed,” a range of people ask what it means to be happy in a highly materialistic society. The post ‘Greed’ Film Review: A Call Against Consumerism  appeared fi...

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hotair.com /1 week ago

For More and More People, Life Itself Is a Disposable Consumer Product

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grist.org /4 weeks ago

My boomer mom’s cheap online shopping habit drives me nuts

Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport weighs in on overcoming a generational clash when it comes to sustainable consumption.

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scmp.com /1 month ago

Hong Kong consumer watchdog questions supermarkets’ buy one, get one free deals

Hong Kong shoppers may be saving less than expected – or nothing at all – with supermarkets’ buy one, get one free and bulk-buy promotions, a watchdog has warned, urging residents...

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taz.de /1 month ago

Überkonsum: Brauche ich das wirklich?

Wir wollen mehr und danach noch mehr. Ist ein Ausstieg aus der Konsumlogik möglich? Unsere Autorin führt die Suche nach Antworten zu einem Bergbauern in Südtirol. mehr...

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tribune.com.pk /4 days ago

Western brands feel the pinch amid Chinese economic crunch

China's consumers turn to second-hand market to save money, causing sharp downturns in sales for global fashion brand

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rappler.com /1 month ago

[In This Economy] Should Filipinos’ ‘consumption culture’ be blamed for the weak peso?

BSP Governor Eli Remolona did not say that consumption is the enemy. Instead, the underlying message is that our country as a whole needs to find better ways to finance our investm...

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irishtimes.com /1 week ago

Irish consumers fuelling ‘fast tech’ trend leading to rise in discarded electronics

Purchases such as mini fans, festive lights and power banks totalled 91 million items last year

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scmp.com /1 month ago

Disposable fashion trend among Chinese tourists sparks waste and health concerns

The trend of wearing disposable clothing while travelling gained popularity among Chinese internet users this summer, drawing criticism for its environmental impact. The term “disp...

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theguardian.com /3 weeks ago

Gouged: why Americans are being ripped off – and what to do about it

How can we fix our pricing crisis? Economic sociologist Lindsay Owens urges tough new rules – and a consumer uprising“Repeat after me: it’s not my fault, it’s not my fault, it’s no...

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retailcustomerexperience.com /23 hours ago

Secondhand shopping gaining consumer attention

Secondhand shopping is becoming a more deeply embedded part of everyday life and consumers are hitting secondhand stores for value, selection, sustainability and connection. Those...

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wealthprofessional.ca /1 month ago

Debt and doomspending: Canadian debt soars as consumers can’t help spending

Canadian households are carrying record debt while two-thirds of adults are actively spending to cope with economic anxiety.

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retaildive.com /1 week ago

Where has the aspirational luxury consumer gone?

High-end brands have raised their prices in the post-pandemic economy. They’re selling less in part because fewer consumers can afford them.

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rnz.co.nz /1 month ago

'Wrong' for Woolworths to bank big profit, Consumer NZ says

Consumer NZ says it will feel "wrong" to many New Zealand shoppers that supermarket chain Woolworths has been able to spend $400 million on store refreshes and still banked a $163...

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nakedcapitalism.com /2 days ago

A Scuff on Your Bag, A Dent in Your Mug – and Suddenly It Feels Like Time for a New One

Why do some people always need new goods, even when the ones they have are just fine?

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investmentwatchblog.com /6 days ago

This says a lot about how weak the consumer is…

I buy a new phone every 7 years or so. It’s the same damn new iPhone every year. Maybe with a better camera that I could care less about. This says a lot about how weak the consume...

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organicconsumers.org /3 weeks ago

Gouged: Why Americans Are Being Ripped Off – and What to Do About It

September 28, 2026 | Source: The Guardian | by Heather Timmons Repeat after me: it’s not my fault, it’s not my fault, it’s not my fault.” That’s the message to frustrated US shopp...

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retaildive.com /3 weeks ago

Consumers aren’t just buying gifts this holiday season. They’re stocking up on essentials.

Total online spend in the U.S. will top $275 billion, according to Adobe, but many will use seasonal deals to stockpile necessities. 

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independent.ie /5 days ago

Another warning sign for China’s economy: falling consumer credit

A crackdown on aggressive debt collectors is good news and bad news

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toronto.citynews.ca /5 days ago

Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools

U.S. consumers aren't just frustrated with high prices. They're angry and confused about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting thos...

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