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elcomercio.es • Retail • Spain

In Gijón's Rastro flea market, undelivered packages from online retailers are sold at heavily discounted prices, offering shoppers a chance to find unexpected bargains.

vox.com • Economics • World

This article argues that affordable consumer goods are beneficial and that tariffs increasing prices are detrimental, particularly for lower-income families.

irishtimes.com • Recycling • Ireland

Ireland's deposit return scheme, while effective in reducing waste, presents consumers with a cumbersome refund process, potentially benefiting retailers more than intended.

nytimes.com • Parenting • World

Social media trends are influencing Easter celebrations, with parents creating increasingly extravagant Easter baskets, prompting discussions about overspending on holidays.

thenation.com • Literature • France

This article analyzes the evolution of French novelist Michel Houellebecq's work, from his critiques of consumerism to his increasingly overt and controversial political statements.

cnn.com • Economics • World

The implementation of new tariffs on goods from China is significantly impacting American consumers who rely on low-cost e-commerce sites like Temu and Shein, leading to price increases and economic hardship for lower-income households.

nysun.com • Economics • World

President Trump suggests Americans embrace minimalism to mitigate concerns about potential shortages resulting from his trade war with China, a suggestion met with criticism from economists.

inews.co.uk • Finance • UK

A family drastically reduces their Amazon spending after realizing the extent of their reliance on the platform, resulting in financial savings and a shift in shopping habits.

vox.com • Sociology • World

The article explores the rising trend of doomsday prepping in America, examining its roots in American history and its connection to consumerism and anxieties about societal collapse.

elpais.com • Sociology • Spain

The article explores the paradoxical phenomenon of cosmopaletismo, where the pursuit of modern aesthetics leads to widespread imitation and the loss of distinction.

theatlantic.com • Wellness • USA

Amy Larocca's book explores the booming wellness industry, its dubious practices, and its entanglement with American politics, revealing a complex interplay of consumerism, health anxieties, and questionable cures.

tribunademinas.com.br • Business • World

Shein's cancellation of a service impacts Brazilian shoppers due to changes in international trade regulations.

slate.com • Automotive • United States

A journalist's test drive of the Hummer EV reveals a complex reflection of American identity, consumerism, and the country's complicated relationship with climate change and energy policy.

elpais.com • Music • World

This article analyzes how the ostentatious lifestyles of pop stars, amplified by music and social media, influence consumer behavior and contribute to social inequalities.

page.ke • Technology • World

The New York Times opinion piece argues that convenience, while seemingly mundane, is a powerful force shaping modern life and economies, often overriding individual preferences in developed nations.