What we don’t know about beauty products will kill us. I thought that I was in the clear. That I dodged some bulle…
Consumers
No Easy Sell: 6 Traits of the Post-Recession Consumer
Consumers have become more cautious and conscious about their purchases – and these traits are here to stay. Our g…
The Post-Recession Fashion Industry: Discounted Sells
SeriesPart 2: The fashion industry is emerging from its cocoon post-recession, a changed sector where consumers are more…
Its Cups Runneth Over: Starbucks’ Green Ways
In a former life, I worked at an agency and I can remember the day we celebrated landing Starbucks as a client. The youn…
10 Things We Don’t Actually Need
Shopping is an adrenaline rush. How else to explain the talking ceramic cat you had to have, or the face cream that you …
The Economics of Cotton
You don’t have to be an economist to want to understand the economics of “the fabric of our lives.” Ca…
Sorry, But I’m Not Driving a Hybrid! 10 Reasons Why Good People Are Sticking with SUVs
Trade in your SUV for a hybrid? Now that’s a stretch for many drivers who are hooked on the notion that more is mo…
Pull That Plug! 10 Common Culprits of Phantom Energy Leaks
Phantom energy sucks. Even when turned off, plugged-in electric devices are draining the juice in your house, a phenomen…