Consumerism

Vox's coverage of consumer culture.

“Going shopping” is dead

By Whizy Kim August 22

You’re not imagining it, brands are texting you way more

By Emily Stewart July 13

The surprising reason luxury goods are booming

By Whizy Kim May 23

You may never eat inside a fast food restaurant again

By Whizy Kim May 5

The era of impossible subscription cancellations is nearing an end

By Sara Morrison March 23

The history of dating reveals how consumerism has hijacked courtship

By Eliza Barclay February 13, 2019

Online shopping is terrible for the environment. It doesn’t have to be.

By Miguel Jaller November 21, 2018

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