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Indie Bookstores Defied Amazon. Who’s Next?

"Independent booksellers, like Unabridged Bookstore on Broadway Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, once thought to have gone t

How Retail Brands Use Music to Generate More Sales

"Customers at many Target stores in the U.S. shop to the background beat of music curated specifically for the Target br

How Much Can You Get In Unemployment Benefits?

"Miguel Diaz, who works for the City of Hialeah, hands out unemployment applications to people in their vehicles on Apri

Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?

"Why does the hold music manipulate your mood? Will Ireland/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesIf Dante were alive today,

Do Diversity Training Programs Work?

"Surprisingly, the long-term effectiveness of diversity training workshops has not been studied much, experts say. Luis

What Happens to Drivers When Toll Roads Stop Taking Cash?

"As more toll roads move away from cash, where does that leave drivers who don't have electronic passes? John Greim/Ligh

What You Touch While Shopping Can Influence What You Choose to Buy

"New research shows that consumer choices can be influenced by similar tactile factors of different objects. Zhang Peng/

Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?

"Bottles of Pepsi and Dr. Pepper line a store shelf in San Francisco. Note they are all in liters. Justin Sullivan/Getty

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