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Tag: consumer psychology

Commentary Fast Fashion

Explained: Why Buying Cheap Fashion Leaves You So Dissatisfied

A must-read new article in Popular Science explains why deal-hunting feels good in the moment but ultimately leaves us unsatisfied with our purchases. The article traces our deal-hunting back to the Great Recession, but I believe it’s origins go back to the 1990s with the rise of big box stores. American retail is unique in …

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