Consumer behavior—or how people buy and use goods and services—is a rich field of psychological research, particularly for companies trying to sell products to as many potential customers as possible.

To effectively sell a product or service, organizations have to know how consumers behave with regard to what they buy. The study of consumer behavior involves examining what products certain types of ...

Businesses use past, present and (potentially) future consumer behavior to develop product, pricing, distribution and messaging strategies – all four elements of the "Four Ps" of the marketing mix: ...

In 2020, the pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses. Many companies were forced to shutter their doors, while others had to adapt to survive. Since the world reopened, companies have been trying to ...