#consumer-culture

#consumer-culture

Consumer culture didn't just take our villages: It left us with parents too overwhelmed to fully show up.

The price of Coca-Cola was famously fixed at a nickel between 1886 and 1959, allowing the brand to embed itself into American consumer culture.

For Noam Welz, fashion is a physical form of commentary, a surface for emotion, provocation, and social reflection.

I always believe in the serotonin-boosting power of trinkets and tchotchkes, but especially when they're functional. That's what I'm so enamored by the influx of personality-forward, food-themed phone cases in recent years.

Our young minds buy into this cultural message, and they decide, This must be very important. I'll remember this. So they invite in a new voice that repeatedly declares: If you want to be valuable, you'll need to buy many things.

Coffee-flavored Jell-O first hit the market in 1908, a surprising addition to the brand's typically fruity and kid-friendly lineup. Although it may seem unusual today, coffee gelatin itself wasn't a new invention.

Trader Joe's is launching pistachio-infused chocolate bars influenced by the Dubai chocolate trend, priced at $3.99 and hitting stores on May 28.

The wellness industry promises to optimize every corner of our lives but is often shaped by marketing rather than actual health benefits.

When you hear the phrase, brand mascot, who do you think of? For me it's Frosties' Tony the Tiger. Probably because I always wanted Frosties as a child and wasn't allowed them often. Or maybe because the slogan was so grrrreat (three 'r's, I checked).

"Can I go somewhere where someone isn't shoving 'DONT YOU WANT TO BE BEAUTIFUL' down my throat?" they just seem to creep in when I'm trying to relax."

The natural world plays a key role in Bellamy's work, with sunsets, streetscapes, flora, and cloud formations appearing throughout the exhibition.

"It's about offering true value, from quality to storytelling to brand values. Given the overwhelming choices available, brands must establish a strong identity to stand out."

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible quality journalism, stating that they aim to keep the public informed without paywalls, making reporting available to everyone.

I was speechless when I watched her unpack her new bag and excitedly show me everything she'd gotten. I felt sick to my stomach, as if I'd had the wind knocked out of me.

Credit card rewards are becoming essential for young Americans who want to afford luxury experiences, creating a culture of perks-focused spending as costs rise.