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Why Corporate America is keeping quiet on abortion
CNN

Why Corporate America is keeping quiet on abortion

In a Q&A, Cait Lamberton of the Wharton School discusses the changing winds of corporate activism and the dilemma business leaders find themselves in with abortion.

Wawa marks a 60th anniversary milestone
Axios

Wawa marks a 60th anniversary milestone

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that Wawa’s endurance has been fueled by authenticity, a fun name, and its offering of fresh quality foods.

Retailers take on Amazon Prime with new subscription services
Marketplace (NPR)

Retailers take on Amazon Prime with new subscription services

Raghu Iyengar of the Wharton School says that the average American has 12 subscriptions, which doesn’t leave much room for additional retail subscriptions.

Generative AI is having a throw-everything-at-the-wall moment
Yahoo! Finance

Generative AI is having a throw-everything-at-the-wall moment

Stefano Puntoni of the Wharton School says that experimenting with different generative AI products will inevitably help the best rise to the top, while the worst will fall to the wayside.

Consumers are tired of price increases. Big brands are paying attention
NBC News

Consumers are tired of price increases. Big brands are paying attention

John Zhang of the Wharton School says that many companies are currently more inclined to swallow some of the cost increases they’re shouldering, rather than passing them on to consumers completely.

To resist temptation, think short term
The Washington Post

To resist temptation, think short term

Research led by Marissa Sharif of the Wharton School found that small, regular rewards were more effective for cultivating long-term commitment to healthy behavior than large, occasional rewards.

Wharton experts on holiday retail
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Wharton experts on holiday retail

The latest episodes of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, ‘Ripple Effect,’ delve into consumer trends, past recessions, future climate and AI considerations, luxury, convenience, and customer service this holiday retail season.

From Knowledge at Wharton