The array of products at store checkout lines are designed to prey on our psychology and impulses.

We all occasionally purchase something without a lot of thought, but a consistent pattern of impulse buying can put you at risk for financial strain, impacting your ability to save and potentially ...

Impulse control is often the differentiating factor between a stressful outing and a seamless, enjoyable one. While the term is frequently used by dog trainers, it’s a concept many dog parents are ...

Our recent study conducted with IHL, How Retailers Win Loyalty in an Omnichannel World, looks into the need for all retailers to take a firm hand in optimizing their inventory. But it’s physical ...

Impulsivity can deliver quick relief—and long-term regret. Intuition can lead to difficult outcomes, yes, but it tends to open doors you didn’t even know existed. Even when intuition costs you ...

Nowhere may America's consumer culture be more evident than in the peculiar act of impulse buying. Americans love to make snap decisions when they're shopping, and, to a lesser extent, browsing in ...

“Impulse buying” is down in 2023 as more shoppers are looking to make “wiser” purchases, according to a new poll. The latest of an annual series of surveys polling 2,000 US adults found 38% have ...