It is rare that joy is is found in _____, for this feeling usually comes from within.
possessions
obsessions
additions
positions
Some established businesses are _____, but others are being forced to cut prices or close down.
thriving
threatening
thrashing
throbbing
Today, it can be argued that people do not understand the ___ of money as much as they did in the past.
value
cost
worth
price
Households today ___ far less fresh food than they did a few years ago.
require
acquire
accumulate
consume
The disappearance of large shops means many city centres are now _____, with increasingly high crime levels.
no-go areas
grey areas
prosperous areas
up-and-coming areas
Etsy mainly focuses on handmade craft products, _____ are made by artists.
most of which
many of which
more of them
most of that
Around the world people have different attitudes towards spending money. ___ often stem ___ their cultural values.
that/ out
these/ from
those/ out of
they/ with
The internet is a selling ___ which has given many people the opportunity to start small businesses.
market
tool
location
method
Large online retailers are beginning to _____ smaller shops and businesses.
press out
stick out
squeeze out
squash out
Success in fashion is the ability to constantly ____ the consumer of the need to acquire more clothes.
deceive
redefine
inform
convince
It can seem difficult to _________ the latest technology because there are so many rapid developments in this area.
keep up with
keep along with
keep on
keep on top
The world is certainly becoming more _____, as people can't resist the latest luxury items.
materialistical
materialised
materialistic
materialist
In many small towns, the ____ is becoming less important than out-of-town shopping centres.
high street
back street
central street
main street
Retailers are choosing to ____ the making of their products to overseas suppliers.
export
crowdsource
import
outsource
it is cost effective/ and replace goods frequently/ many consumers believe that/ to buy cheaply
Many consumers believe that it is cost effective to buy cheaply and replace goods frequently.
Are you _______ buyer, or do you spend a lot of time choosing what to buy?
an impulse
a repulsive
a propulsive
an impulsive
The effects of changes in shopping habits are likely to be __________
far-lasting
far-stretching
far-reaching
far-fetched
Items such as food and warm clothing are regarded as ____
needful
necessaries
necessities
necessitated
Something which is bought to demonstrate the wealth of the buyer is a status ____
object
product
purchase
symbol