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UrduThomas Holt is a professor and the director of on-campus master’s programs for the School of Criminal Justice in Michigan State University’s College of Social Science. Holt shares tips to help you reduce the risk of identity theft or scams as you begin holiday shopping.
Tag: Shopping
GW Expert: How will AI change the future of shopping and searching?
This week, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he sees the end of Google Search, Amazon and Shopify if artificial intelligence continues to evolve at its current pace. According to Quartz, Gates believes these tools will soon be outdated, as AI is…
Gen Z Shoppers Likely Driving Some Small Business Shopping Trends
While the numbers aren’t in just yet on how many people supported small businesses over the holiday weekend, a pre-holiday survey from Bankrate predicted more consumers were planning to shop on Small Business Saturday than on Black Friday. If you would…
Black Friday 2022 outlook: Cloudy with a chance of solid sales
Analysts are split on projections for this year’s Black Friday. Markdowns could bring a solid haul for consumers and a stronger-than-expected economy may lead to a successful day for retailers. But the consensus seems to be that the biggest shopping…
Anticipate the “day-after” feeling to avoid holiday overspending, expert says
To avoid holiday overspending this year, Binghamton University consumer behavior expert Subimal Chatterjee offers a helpful tip.
Retailers may be doing customers a favor with early jump on holiday sales
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — It isn’t even Halloween, and some retailers already are putting out Christmas merchandise and promoting gift buying. Manufacturers and retailers often put out cards for Valentine’s Day, chocolate eggs for Easter and a plethora of pumpkin-spiced treats ahead of Halloween and Thanksgiving many weeks ahead of the holidays. But it’s not just about getting a jump on holiday shopping for retailers. Advance sales of seasonal items also benefit consumers with reduced retail prices, according to new research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
How a Global Pandemic Changed the Way We Eat and Shop
Studies being presented at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE bring new insights into how people ate, shopped and felt about food as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. Studying these trends can shed light on potential lingering health impacts of the pandemic and inform responses to future emergencies.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Coronavirus Risks a Year After Lockdowns Began
New Brunswick, N.J. (March 11, 2021) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Donald W. Schaffner is available for interviews on the likelihood of becoming infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus via shopping, groceries, surfaces and airborne/aerosol transmission after a year of lockdowns due to the global pandemic.…
No more material world? Post-pandemic consumerism can expect a seismic shift
For many people in the world today, life is now divided clearly into two eras: before and after COVID-19. This epochal demarcation will shift how people buy and consume goods.
Consumer trend, game experts available to comment on popularity of games, game shortages during holiday shopping season
INDIANAPOLIS and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — With the coronavirus pandemic impacting sports, movies and other types of public entertainment, more Americans than ever are turning to games to bond with family and friends, or simply to pass the time. But this…
As Stores Reopen, Which Customers Are Most Likely to Return? New research in MIT Sloan Review reveals how consumer preferences have changed and how retailers can adapt.
As Stores Reopen, Which Customers Are Most Likely to Return? New research reveals how consumer preferences have changed and how retailers can adapt. https://sloanreview-mit-edu.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/sloanreview.mit.edu/article/as-stores-reopen-which-customers-are-most-likely-to-return/amp Professors Patrick Lynch and Richard Ettenson available for commentary, analysis, and interviews. The COVID-19 pandemic and…
Q&A: What’s in store for retailers during a pandemic holiday season?
The 2020 holiday season, much like the majority of the year, will be like none other before. But what does this mean for retailers? Simone Peinkofer, assistant professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, discusses what holiday consumerism may look like for consumers and retailers alike.
NYC shoppers 4 times more likely to frequent stores adhering to social distance guidelines
New York City residents are four times more likely to choose a store where shoppers respect 6 feet of distancing than one where no one is social distancing, according to a Cornell University experiment using 3D simulation.
Stockpiling by Retail Shoppers During Pandemic: Justifiable or Just Greedy?
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Assistant Professor Erik Helzer, an expert in conflict management and ethical leadership, examines the motivations behind stockpiling by shoppers during the pandemic.
Don’t feel bad about purchasing non-essential items during COVID-19 crisis
Consumers should consider the likely economic and health consequence when purchasing non-essential items during the coronavirus pandemic, says Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New York. “Many people who can do so are making an…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss How to Handle Groceries at Home
New Brunswick, N.J. (March 31, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Donald W. Schaffner is available for interviews on how to handle groceries safely at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “If you are concerned about the outside of food packages being contaminated, I suggest…
Consumer Stockpiling During COVID-19 Crisis Can Look Panicky, But It Has Its Rational Side
Consumers are clearing store shelves. Some observers call it “panic buying.” But a Johns Hopkins University expert on consumer behavior, while acknowledging that panic is an element of the phenomenon, says stockpiling can be seen as a rational approach to shopping during a pandemic.
Comparing greenhouse gas footprints of online versus traditional shopping
In a study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, researchers estimated that shopping at brick-and-mortar stores for personal/home care products produces less greenhouse gas than one type of online shopping, but more than another.
Neighborhood Features and One’s Genetic Makeup Interact to Affect Cognitive Function
Few studies have examined how the neighborhood’s physical environment relates to cognition in older adults. Researchers categorized 4,716 individuals by apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype – a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to determine if there are cognitive benefits of living in neighborhoods with greater access to social, walking and retail destinations. Results showed that the positive influence of neighborhood environments on cognition are strongest among those who are at the lowest risk for AD, specifically APOE ε2 carriers.