English

Consumer / English

Stories published on Jun 21
  • Related stories in the last 90 days
  • Stories published on Jun 21

Friday, Jun 21

00

Companies are using 'price pack architecture' to get consumers to buy more

www.npr.org

There's a term companies are using more often recently: “price pack architecture.” It's meant to be a way to get customers to buy more, sometimes for more money per unit.

22

FG provides N21bn to DisCos for free metering of electricity consumers

ait.live

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has approved N21 billion for the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos to provide meters for end-use customers at no cost to address the significant metering gap of over seven…

Nearly 600,000 portable chargers recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

abc11.com

The "My Charge Power Hub All-in-One" chargers are the devices in question, after several incidents of them overheating while charging.

Nearly 600,000 portable chargers recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

6abc.com

The "My Charge Power Hub All-in-One" chargers are the devices in question, after several incidents of them overheating while charging.

EPA’s Proposed NMP Risk Management Rule Includes Requirements to Protect Workers and Consumers

natlawreview.com

275442 at https://natlawreview.com/article/epas-proposed-nmp-risk-management-rule-includes-requirements-protect-workers-and

Nearly 600,000 portable chargers recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

abc13.com

The "My Charge Power Hub All-in-One" chargers are the devices in question, after several incidents of them overheating while charging.

Nearly 600,000 portable chargers recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

abc7.com

The "My Charge Power Hub All-in-One" chargers are the devices in question, after several incidents of them overheating while charging.

Nearly 600,000 portable chargers recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

abc7chicago.com

The "My Charge Power Hub All-in-One" chargers are the devices in question, after several incidents of them overheating while charging.

Nearly 600,000 portable chargers recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

abc7news.com

The "My Charge Power Hub All-in-One" chargers are the devices in question, after several incidents of them overheating while charging.

21

Report: Santander and Amazon Negotiating Consumer Finance Partnership in EU

www.pymnts.com

Banco Santander and Amazon are reportedly close to reaching a deal in which the bank would provide financing options for Amazon shoppers across the Europe Union (EU). The negotiations between the companies are at an advanced stage,…

20

Many consumers stay with their banks for years unless persuaded by other bank incentives

www.foxbusiness.com

AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.

19

Novice consumers more likely to purchase wine with sweetness scales on labels

www.hospitalitynet.org

Rather than a text description, using a visual sweetness scale with an arrow pointing to a specific sweetness level on wine labels may increase purchase intent among novice wine consumers, according to a new study from researchers in the…

UK consumers seek £382m from salmon producers in price-fixing case

www.theguardian.com

Law firm’s case against six Norwegian-owned fish companies is over alleged breaches of competition law

Cooling 'blood oranges' could make them even healthier—a bonus for consumers

phys.org

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows. The findings are published in…

18

Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch

www.pymnts.com

With the shift in media consumption toward streaming so ingrained now, consumers are no longer as excited about the option to view more content from the comfort of their homes — they are hungry for in-person experiences, and media…

Consumer survey on EVs reveals perception vs. reality

hillcountrynews.com

CarGurus polled car shoppers to check in on how they really feel about electric vehicles.

17

Three popular sunscreens fail protection tests by leading consumer group

www.walesonline.co.uk

Which? spot-checked 26 sunscreens and its results are worth noting if you're heading abroad this summer