Consumerism

The 21st century will be Asia's for the taking; Europe is just along for the ride.

While textbook monopolies remain illegal, some businesses are so ubiquitous that it seems like consumers have no choice.

All shampoos contain similar ingredients to clean your hair.

Some seem to want Apple to "move fast and never fail"—an impossible task.

John Lewis's Christmas ads have a special place in the U.K.'s national heart.

The majority of British consumers expect the economic situation to worsen in the next year.

The demise of the department store hints at the biggest high-street failure since Woolworths in 2008.

Shoppers responded to early Black Friday discounts with a mix of enthusiasm and caution.

For some, it's the biggest shopping day of the year. For others, it's just Friday.