Saturday, August 15, 2015

Headline News: A Tale of Two Consumers


Some people aren't all that interested in acquiring more stuff.

Analysts say a wider shift is afoot in the mind of the American consumer, spurred by the popularity of a growing body of scientific studies that appear to show that experiences, not objects, bring the most happiness.

On the other hand, some people get downright giddy over acquiring more stuff, or objects, if you will.


Photo credit:  My Subscription Addiction
Quote source:  The New York Times

I'm no marketplace expert, but a box subscription service doesn't strike me as a sustainable business model.
 

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