The "lipstick index" refers to the idea that when times are tough financially, consumers turn to small, inexpensive luxuries like lipstick instead of pricier items. The term was first introduced by ...

During recessions, many consumers face lower incomes and uncertainty about the future. Still, they continue to buy ...

What do a Labubu toy and the U.S. Treasury yield curve have in common? For some members of Gen Z, everything from the popularity of Labubus to listening to emo music to lipstick sales are a possible ...

Over the last few years, social media movements have used safety pins and blue bracelets to show solidarity; now, it’s red lipstick. While the original movement was rooted in anti-Fascist and ...