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Packaging affects beauty consumers’ perceptions of value and quality

A recent study into the behaviour of cosmetics and beauty consumers reveals that soft-touch packaging commands a higher price.

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PRIV offers customers a range of on-demand health and fitness services

On-demand app PRIV enables users to request a range of beauty and fitness services from one online platform.

PRIV : Health And Fitness : Moris Sutton

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Americans increasingly concerned about online privacy and personal data security

A new study from Pew Research Center highlights American consumers’ concerns about privacy online and the security of their personal information.

Pew Research Center : Online Privacy : The Dawn Of The Mega-systems

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Sexism, self-harm and sexual harassment normal for British girls

Sexism, self-harm and sexual harassment are a normal part of life for British girls, according to new research.

Tiny Tot Feminism : Everyday Sexism : Gen D

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Non-alcoholic beer market on the rise in Europe

Europeans are buying more non-alcoholic beer, according to a new study by Mintel.

Alcoholic Market : Non-alcoholic Beer : Spain

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Food waste campaign aims to change French culinary culture

A government campaign to limit food waste has introduced a new version of the doggy bag to France.

France : French Food Culture : Food Waste

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Decoded Fashion: New York Summit 2014

The worlds of fashion and technology are overlapping like never before, but the details of the merger are not yet clear. The Decoded Fashion: New...

Wearable Technology : Retail Futures : Decoded Fashion

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Wearable technology must answer human needs and emotions

Consumer perceptions of wearable technology’s potential in retail and the workplace show that people expect meaningful value from devices, reports ...

Wearable Tech : Wearable Tech Retail : Workplace

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Web Summit 2014 Review

Technology experts and innovators gathered in Dublin in November to assess the future of technology.

Facebook : Guardian : PayPal

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App enables users to remain undisturbed when with friends and family

Shhhh is a new app that automatically turns off notifications when a user is with other people.

Shhhh : Smartphone App : Ilwon Yoon

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US cable and network television channels are losing female viewers

Female television viewing figures are on the decline according to a new Nielsen study.

Nielsen : Report : Television

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StockCity brings investment to Oculus Rift

A financial services company has created a tool to let investors survey their stocks and shares in a virtual reality city.

Virtual Reality : Oculus Rift : VR

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Vodafone launches peer-to-peer customer service

Vodafone Germany has launched a new peer-to-peer technical support service by crowdsourcing from its existing customer base.

Vodafone : Customer Services : The New Value Economy

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Silent Generation reaps the wealth rewards of history

Americans in retirement are wealthier than ever, but this may not translate into consumer spending, according to a Bloomberg analysis of US Federa...

Silent Generation : Wealth : Alpha-Amortals

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Thomson redesigns plane seating to make flights part of the holiday experience

West Sussex, UK – Thomson Airways, Britain’s largest charter airline, aims to redefine the travel experience for passengers with new seating arrang...

Thomson Airways : Package Holidays : Travel Futures

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Selfridges to unveil project celebrating born-again creatives

Selfridges is launching the Bright Old Things initiative, celebrating 40–80-year-old creative thinkers and showing that it’s never too late to try ...

Selfridges : Bright Old Things : The Flat Age Society

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Stronger emotional imprint leads to greater brand loyalty

Market research institute GfK believes that creating a strong emotional imprint with customers is the key to brand loyalty.

GfK : Emotional Imprint : Brand Loyalty

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Thync, the app that uses neurosignalling to control mood

Thync is a new wearable device that enables users to change their mood and optimise their state of mind.

Thync : Mood Altering Technology : Awakening Tech

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Design Miami/ 2014 Preview

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Design Miami/ fair promises an incomparable selection of international galleries.

Art Basel Miami Beach : Jonathan Muecke : Neo-Kitsch

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Start-up helps emerging brands move at fast fashion speed

Fashion e-commerce start-up Nineteenth Amendment is enabling consumers to shop for emerging brands on a timeline that mimics the fast fashion model.

Nineteenth Amendment : Emerging Designers : Retail Futures

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