Category Archives: Consumerism
New Sunscreen Labels Help Consumers Get Better Protection
The consumer protection watchdog organization Environmental Working Group is by and large satisfied that most sunscreen products do meet new federal labeling standards which were put in place last December. The new rules established by the Food and Drug Administration … Continue reading
Ford Focus World’s Most Popular Car
Due to increased demand in China and the United States, the Ford Focus, achieved the distinction of being the best-selling passenger car in the world in 2012. The data for this claim was supplied by the consulting firm Polk, which … Continue reading
Merchants Can Now Add Surcharge to Credit Card Purchases in Forty States
As of January 27 retailers in 40 states in America will be permitted to add a 4 percent surcharge, or “checkout fee” to their bill if their customer chooses to pay with a credit card. The charge can be added … Continue reading
Sony Sales Up After Chinese-Japanese Dispute Recedes Into Past
According to Sony Corp’s China head Nobuki Kurita, the giant consumer electronic company’s business in China is “more or less” back to normal levels after recent protests in China against Japan’s actions related to a group of disputed islands. Last … Continue reading
Black Friday Leaves Retailers Optimistic About Holiday Shopping Season
Every year the holiday shopping season opens up on what is known as “Black Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving. A bit like the groundhog on February second that foretells how many weeks are left of winter, the success of Black … Continue reading