
How retailers quietly persuade you to spend more
From store layouts to limited-time specials, understanding the psychology behind shopping can help consumers avoid impulse purchases and keep their budgets on track.

From store layouts to limited-time specials, understanding the psychology behind shopping can help consumers avoid impulse purchases and keep their budgets on track.

Consumers can now claim directly against banks for faulty vehicles, while a major used-car dealer faces fines and refunds, signaling tougher enforcement of consumer rights.

Regulators warn that digital-market growth is outpacing consumer protection and local-job safeguards.