Supply & Demand
For America’s wealthy, trophy trees are the latest status symbol
What’s a few thousand dollars for a statement tree?
Ballot paper shortage could cause problems on Election Day
Soaring demand and a shortage of manufacturers during the pandemic have pinched national paper stockpiles, leaving little room for error.
Apple Raising Prices for Apple TV+, Music Services for the First Time
Apple is hiking fees for the Apple Music and Apple TV+ subscription services for the first time. In the U.S., the cost of Apple TV+ for new and existing subscribers will increase to $6.99 per month…
The shipping supply chain is looking almost...normal?
The number of ships waiting to unload at the Ports of LA and Long Beach have dropped from 109 to four.
For freight companies, this year’s peak will be weak
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller provides insight into 2022's peak season.
Exclusive: Ikea raises prices by up to 80% as manufacturing costs bite
Ikea has hiked furniture prices by up to 80% since last year, an investigation by Retail Week has found.
Nonprofit to giveaway over 2,000 lbs of avocados at FDR Park this week
Local nonprofit Sharing Excess will give away thousands of avocados for free at FDR Park this week after supply chain issues result in a massive surplus at area food banks.
Your morning coffee jolt may cost less as Vietnam lifts crop
Generally favorable weather and replanting of old trees have boosted yields in the country's Central Highlands.
Avocado surplus hits Philadelphia
A local nonprofit is giving away over 2,000 pounds of the fruit, calling it “Avogeddon.”
Rent Going Up? One Company’s Algorithm Could Be Why.
Texas-based RealPage’s YieldStar software helps landlords set prices for apartments across the U.S. With rents soaring, critics are concerned that the company’s proprietary algorithm is hurting competition.
Why Everything Is On Sale: The Bullwhip Effect | WSJ
If it seems like there are more sales lately, it’s because there are. General retailers are shedding excess inventory. Why? Just blame the bullwhip effect.WS...
What’s the Difference Between Lab-Grown and Natural Diamonds?
The differences between a lab-grown and natural diamond are very minimal, and mostly have to do with how they are made and how much they cost.
Alaska snow crab season canceled as officials investigate disappearance of an estimated 1 billion crabs
An estimated 1 billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared from Alaskan waters in two years, officials said.
Americans face nationwide shortage of Adderall, FDA says
Millions of people rely on the prescription stimulant to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
Marmalade sales surged as mourners left sandwiches for Queen Elizabeth II
Mourners also left jars of marmalade for Britain's longest-serving monarch, who once told Paddington Bear in a skit she kept a stash of the sandwiches in her handbag.
Why does every fitness influencer suddenly hate seed oils?
There’s an industry riding the anti-industrial trend.
Column: U.S. manufacturing growth stalls amid glut of inventories
U.S. manufacturing activity appears to be peaking as businesses struggle to digest excess inventories all along the supply chain, which will likely weigh on the economy over the next six months.
How inflation is shaping consumer spending
Burgers are in, patio decor is out.
Subscription Business Revenue Grows 437% Over Nearly a Decade as Consumer Buying Preferences Shift from Ownership to Usership
Zuora today released its bi-annual Subscription Economy Index™, in addition to results from its 2021 End of Ownership report.
About 6 in 10 young adults in U.S. primarily use online streaming to watch TV
The rise of online streaming services such as Netflix and HBO Go has dramatically altered the media habits of Americans, especially young adults.
Why We Sign Up For Gym Memberships But Never Go To The Gym
Gyms take on way more members than they have space for. Here's a look at how they get us to sign up and never show up.
Thinking inside the subscription box: New research on e-commerce consumers
We surveyed thousands of US shoppers to understand subscription e-commerce trends. The findings have implications for start-ups, as well as retailers and consumer brand manufacturers entering the market.
Oversubscribed
Subscription services can provide real benefits in the form of lower transaction costs and great product differentiation, but a lot of people may be irrationally subscribed to too many services.
Subscription Service Statistics and Costs
Subscription Service Statistics and Costs 2022From Netflix to Stitch Fix, subscription services have changed the way consumers get their entertainment, apparel, food, etc. Convenient payment options through recurring monthly charges are one of the driving factors that attract many consumers to use subscription services.
The State of Subscriptions in the United States | SurePayroll
How do Americans view the subscription-based model for businesses and services? We surveyed over 1,000 Americans to find out.
Penguins in a Japanese aquarium band together and refuse to eat cheap fish
The aquarium is trying to mitigate its operating costs, which have risen ~20% this year.
Getting Your Students to be Dynamic: Lesson and Web App about Market Dynamics in the Long-Run
🌽🌽 Erica, The White Trash Socialist 🌽🌽™️ on Twitter
“This little suggestion on top of my hamburger helper box is how I know we are about to have a Great Depression part 2”