Super fans fuel Ikea Trader Joe's devotion across the country
The piece profiles devoted shoppers who travel long distances to visit Trader Joe's and Ikea stores. It notes fans’ loyalty to products without artificial additives, explains how social media amplifies enthusiasm, and cites research on motives behind sharing retailer praise and the social benefits of community-building through brand loyalty.
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Trader Joe’s
California
Washington State
Tennessee
Atlanta
Klausner
Nashville
Tenn
Ikea
Joseph Roth
Fic
Roth
West Sacramento
Calif
Underhill
America
Duke University Behavioral
Dan Ariely
Identity phishing scams warn of data theft and tips to avoid
The tax agencies warn that phishing emails and texts purporting to be from IRS banks or other firms remain a common identity theft threat. Advice includes not sharing account numbers or passwords, verifying requests by letter, limiting personal data on resumes, and checking with the three credit bureaus for child identity fraud concerns.
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IRS
Banks
Linda Foley
Identity Theft Resource Center
San Diego
Foley
California
Office of Privacy Protection
Equifax
Experian
TransUnion
Social Security Numr
China's high end toilets spark housing boom and luxury trends
In Beijing shoppers chase deluxe toilets as China’s housing boom fuels a market for high tech fixtures. Toto and other brands promote heated seats bidets and sleek designs amid rising urban apartments and private property development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dong
China
United States
Victor Post
BRG Consult
Larry Yuen
Kohler Asia
Japan
Europe
America
Toto
Banso Katsuya
Toto China
Beijing
Open enrollment faces rising costs and reform effects
Health coverage costs climb as open enrollment returns with rising premiums deductibles and new reform rules. Consumers should compare plans, consider family health needs and explore high deductible options with savings accounts to manage expenses.
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Alan M. Wolf McClatchy
Raleigh
N.C
Steve Graybill
Mercer
Charlotte
Kaiser Family Foundation
John McDonnell
Progress Benefits Solutions
Ing
Steve Crist
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
North Carolina
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Midland Ct
Edwardjones.com
SIPC
Seth Willenberg
Edgewood
Ward Jones
Ruswal
GAM
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