Consumer culture

Consumers can put pressure on haze-linked firms by buying green-labelled products: Experts

It means boycotting products without green labels, which indicate whether a company has sustainable land use practices, such as not clearing land by fire.

Squeeze into those skinny jeans: Millennial culture is back

The new millennial moment may be the most powerful wave of nostalgia yet, reaching more people than ever before.

Why your snacks are chunkier and chewier than before

The heavy emphasis on texture is new. It includes both how a product sounds when it is eaten and what is known in the industry as “mouthfeel”.

Forum: Consumer rights matter, but businesses deserve fairness too

Why your favourite bakery and coffee shop now sell tote bags

Photo of various popular tote bags, including those from Trader Joe’s, Daunt Books and The New Yorker, photographed at the ST photo studio on May 12.

China Golden Week spending per trip hits four-year low amid overseas travel jump

Average spending per domestic trip during the holiday fell 1.9% to 893.92 yuan (S$170.70) from 911.04 yuan a year earlier.

US consumer confidence near 12.5-year low amid labour market fears

The rising cost of living has manifested itself in higher prices at the pump and supermarket as well as mortgage rates.

China’s Golden Week travel surge masks cautious consumer spending

While an extended holiday may promise a windfall for the tourism industry, it is unclear whether the excitement of travel encourages travellers to splash out.

China’s cities want young people. What do the young want?

China is facing a demographic crisis, with its population falling by 3.39 million in 2025, when just 7.92 million babies were born.

Converse CEO pledges review over ad that critics say evoked KKK

The company earlier pulled the controversial advertisement and apologised for it publicly.

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