Spending29 Jun 2020The cost of a new public holidayIn an effort to get gears turning in the global economy, a new proposal could help with spending – and give us some time off.29 Jun 202028 Apr 2020Is it ever OK to hike prices?People hate price gouging. Can businesses navigate supply chain stress and changing consumer behaviour without raising prices – and should they?28 Apr 202027 Apr 2020The cash that can only be used locallyCurrencies like the Bristol Pound support local retailers and build a sense of community, proponents say – and now some are going digital.27 Apr 20204 Mar 2020The irrationality of panic buyingAmid the coronavirus outbreak, people are flocking to supermarkets worldwide – but are they simply preparing, or irrationally panicking?4 Mar 20209 Dec 2019How to give better gifts this yearResearch shows that giving a bad gift can hurt your relationships. So how can you be sure you pick something your recipient will love?9 Dec 201923 Nov 2019The science of splurgingWe’ve all splashed out on pricey gifts for close friends and relatives. Scientists say our splurging may be down to a complex mix of biology and psychology.23 Nov 201921 Jun 2019Why are people drinking 'raw water'?Understanding the wellness trend for consuming un-purified, untreated water.21 Jun 201922 Apr 2019How the ‘Ikea effect’ gets you spendingHaving customers do most of the work, feel great about it, and at the same time perceive they have attained ‘greater value for money’ is the Holy Grail for companies. Here’s why.22 Apr 20193 Apr 2019The coffee snobs banning milk and sugarIt seems the customer is no longer always right.3 Apr 2019...