Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of the body of
literature concerning human factors in retail environments and their influence on consumers …

This article provides an introduction to, and makes a case for, cultural intermediaries as an
entry point for the study of media and cultural production. We offer a strategic parsing of the …

Although a large body of research has investigated how consumers use goods to signal
their status, little is known about how brands manage status. The very few studies that have …

Drawing on rich empirical material, this revealing book builds up a critical theory, arguing
that brands have become an important tool for transforming everyday life into economic …

The changed meaning of the 'body shop', from a section of a car factory–or a garage
knocking wrecks back into shape–to The Body Shop, a chain of stores selling products to …

What I would call 'popular design history', the kind that fills the pages of more colourful and
probably more sellable commodities of bookshops, continued to present design as the …

Recent research has suggested that consumers collectively co-create value through
consumption practices. This paper provides additional insights into value creation by …

Upscale retail stores prefer to hire class-privileged workers because they embody particular
styles and mannerisms that match their specialized brands. Yet retail jobs pay low wages …

Blogging, twittering, facebooking, posting videos on youtube, providing feedback on
newspaper articles online or rating restaurants or hotels on tripadvisor, are often seen to be …

Amid the growing literature on the costs and rewards of physical appearance for labor
market outcomes, an economistic emphasis on looks as an investment strategy has gained …