#Consumer Behavior

[unbfacts]

[sickness-stricken]

Swiftie cultposting (now with a heavy dose of overconsumption!)

[rrcraft-and-lore]

JFC.

Something I think that gets overlooked from the entertainment industry side of things (the companies) as well as the end consumer side:

There are people between - the ones making all this, working/suffering while balancing everything else, many times underpaid overworked, and more, trying to create all of this.

They're people too.

[nando161mando]

[literaryxbones]

Link to Original Video: The Fashion Goths Are Taking It Too Far - YouTube Link to Channel: 90s Goth | What it was like (youtube.com)

Yesterday night I watched this video by goth creator Angela Benedict. It was very well put together and spoke openly about some issues I've come across in the subculture for a long time.

For reference, I joined the goth scene during 2020. I had listened to post-punk music before then and really enjoyed it, I just didn't know there was a name or community for the genre I loved so much. As a baby bat during the pandemic, I felt pressured to buy expensive clothes. I wanted to look like the content creators I admired. I didn't want to be seen as "not goth enough" for not being able to afford the high prices set by online retailers. It was later that I learned that many alternative influencers wore garments donated by sponsors. They didn't have to pay large sums of money for what they wore. Rather, they were being paid to advertise the brands. I'm not against sponsorships in any form, and I'm glad these creators are making a living inside the scene, doing what they love. Others online were either old enough to purchase these fancy clothes, and there were some that upcycled thrifted fabrics to create custom, detailed pieces all their own. When I was 14, I didn't have the skill or knowledge to DIY. I've rambled on for a long while, but Angela has re-sparked my interest in upcycling, embroidery, and DIY. I'll definitely be posting my ideas, inspiration, and crafts on here soon! I'm still a beginner when it comes to making your own clothes and accessories though. My stitches are totally uneven still

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In the world of Retail: Why people-centered Leadership is your competitive edge 

Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com In today’s retail world, the only constant is change, and the pace is accelerating. While retailers race to implement new technology, protect themselves against current technology, optimise supply chains and meet ever-shifting consumer demands, there is a critical asset that often gets overlooked in all the chaos. The people who make it all happen, the ones…

[rainyfestivalsweets]

Humans have an evolved mechanism to eat whenever food is available. -Mark Leary Duke University

--Developed countries don't currently deal with the kind of food scarcity of our past. This is a reminder to check yourself-- you may not need to eat just because your body or mind is telling you to.

Be self aware. Cultivate that in yourself.

Have you eaten enough? When will food be available again?

If you haven't, go ahead. Eat. Be mindful of portions and eat for your goals.

If you have, it is ok to say no. It is ok to skip eating something that does not align with your goals. Especially if you have more nutritive or mindful options at home.

Writing this to myself as a personal note to stop over consumption. The people pleasing. The resources I am taking could be used for someone else. I don't need to eat multiple meals when others are going hungry.

[alwaysbewoke]

[nightshadesmusings]

Poem in text form under the cut

Perfect Illusions

Masnavi poem

I see the ace up your sleeve, tucked in torn lace The filth in the room masked by pricey perfume A wilted corsage, still perfectly tilted On a lapel that might as well be a cell. Anaesthetic masking words made synthetic By luxuriant schemes hiding broken dreams Gold-plated jewels and pupils dilated To bosh garble among columns of marble Hiding the grime under facades of sublime.

[marketxcel]

The Rise of Dupe Culture: How It’s Shaping Consumer Behavior in India

The rapid emergence of "dupe culture" has transformed consumer habits and redefined the perception of fashion value, especially in India's tier-2 cities. In an era where Instagram Reels and TikTok trends accelerate fashion cycles, consumers are turning to budget-friendly versions of high-end products, making "dupes" a dominant force in the fashion industry.

[kartikreddyblog]

[10marketeer]

Bugün sizinle sürülebilir tatlılar hakkında oldukça ilginç bir pazar araştırması paylaşmak istiyorum. "Sürülebilir Tatlılar Ambalaj Renk Paketleme Analizi" başlıklı bu çalışma, FMCG (Hızlı Tüketim Ürünleri) sektöründe ambalaj renklerinin ve paketleme stratejilerinin tüketici tercihleri üzerindeki etkisini kapsamlı bir şekilde inceliyor.

Bu araştırmada, sürülebilir tatlıların ambalaj tasarımı, renk seçimi ve paketleme stratejilerinin tüketici davranışları üzerindeki etkisi detaylı olarak ele alınmış. Özellikle ambalaj renginin, tüketici algısı ve satın alma kararları üzerindeki belirleyici rolü ön plana çıkarılmış.

Çalışma, FMCG sektöründe faaliyet gösteren firmalar için ambalaj tasarımı ve renk seçiminde dikkat edilmesi gereken kritik noktaları ortaya koyuyor. Tüketici zihninde olumlu bir imaj yaratmanın ve markanın tercih edilme olasılığını artırmanın yollarını anlatıyor. Ambalajın görsel unsurlarının tüketici üzerindeki etkilerini anlamak isteyen herkes için oldukça değerli bilgiler içeriyor.

Eğer FMCG sektöründe çalışıyorsanız ya da pazarlama stratejileri ile ilgileniyorsanız, bu araştırma tam size göre. Makalenin tamamına ulaşarak detaylı bilgi ve analizleri görebilirsiniz.

[nando161mando]

"... Walmart makes the places it operates in poorer than they would be if it had never shown up at all. Sometimes consumer prices are an incomplete, even misleading, signal of economic well-being."

[capitalismchronicles]

EXPOSÉS & EMPOWERMENT

Welcome to my new series EXPOSÉS & EMPOWERMENT where attempt to help YOU navigate the power you hold through consumerism. In this series, I expose unethical corporations for their wrongdoing and raise awareness for socially responsible businesses that deserve your money.

Here's a sneak peak of my newest article:

The contrast between Lockheed Martin's profit-driven motives and ARTICLE22's compassionate mission is stark. While one profits from conflict, the other actively works to heal and rebuild war-torn communities. Money is power. As consumers, we wield great power in our consumerism, and we must remember with great power comes great responsibility. When we choose to support businesses like ARTICLE22, we empower them to amplify justice and effect positive change. ARTICLE22’s unwavering commitment to social impact serves as an inspiration for all who aspire to harness the potential of business for the greater good, and remains proof that even in the twisted and often corrupt world of capitalism, there is also good.

Give it a read and let me know what you think!

I'm so excited to get started on this journey, and hope you guys will come along with me!