International airfare ascends
U.S.-based airlines are adding surcharges to tickets for flights to and from European countries now that European Union has put emissions regulations into effect.
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Toy safety standard updated
Dangerous bath toys and concerns about cadmium in children’s jewelry are the targets of the latest round of toy-safety standards.
Charger standards power up debate
California adopted efficiency standards for chargers that come with cellphones, power tools, tablet computers and other portable devices.
States steer Truecar changes
If you use Truecar.com to shop for vehicles, you should know that you might have to travel a little farther to pick up your vehicle after the website conforms to changes that were instigated by dealer protests and state bans.
Caffeine inhalers draw questions
A new product that’s called AeroShot, which holds caffeine that can be inhaled, is under federal investigation to determine whether the product is safe for consumers.
FAA bill gives consumers a mouthpiece
A new federal law should mean an end to excessive delays for airline passengers.
Upgrades for Amtrak
Consumers who travel on Amtrak should find more new cars and new services this year.
Taco Bell tries to freshen its image with new menu
Consumers might not think about fresh ingredients when they visit a Taco Bell, but the fast-food company wants to change that with a new menu.
Starbucks tapping alcohol in its stores
Starbucks can provide your morning pick-me-up, and it soon might provide an afternoon or evening bring-me-down.
Web retailers eye brick-and-mortar stores
A move into a physical store by online companies Amazon and Google likely won’t affect most consumers for many years, if at all, according to one analyst.
Don’t complain on Facebook
Retailers might have pages on Facebook to attract consumers, but you shouldn’t look to them for help if a problem arises.
Fewer calories for Pepsi Next
PepsiCo will launch a new cola, Pepsi Next, this spring.
A doctored medicinal market
According to a report by Federal Trade Commission, drug companies delay consumers from getting low-cost generic versions of their medications by paying the makers of generic medications to delay alternatives.
Metals ring changes
Consumers can expect to see more bronze and palladium pieces on jewelry-store shelves as gold and platinum continue to rise in price.
A Walgreen’s makeover
The next time that you stop in at a Walgreen’s drugstore to pick up a prescription or a greeting card, you also might be able to get a makeover.
Court ruling stains coffee fees
Starbucks paid the price for charging its consumers hidden fees on bags of coffee, so other coffee shops will be shy about doing the same—at least for a while—according to one commodity analyst.
Dining rooms disappearing
Consumers who are in the market for a new home likely will find something missing—the dining room.
And the cotton is high
A rise in the price of cotton items on retailers’ shelves seems likely to trigger a change in clothing materials, according to one market analyst.
Consumer-designed rooms at Red Roof
Consumers are leading the redesign effort at Red Roof Inn motels.
Airline fines to prompt more cancellations?
You might want to check the weather report a few days before you fly, because any type of weather that could lead to a tarmac delay could trigger a cancellation.
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