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 2020Business28 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 2020Business27 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 2020Business4 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 2020Business9 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 2019Business23 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 2019Business21 Jun 2019Why are people drinking 'raw water'?Understanding the wellness trend for consuming un-purified, untreated water.21 Jun 2019Business22 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 2019Business3 Apr 2019The coffee snobs banning milk and sugarIt seems the customer is no longer always right.3 Apr 2019Business