Retail Matters Podcast: The Cost of Convenience: Retail’s $1.2 Trillion Accountability Crisis

Andrew Burnstine

Retail Matters Podcast: The Cost of Convenience: Retail’s $1.2 Trillion Accountability Crisis

Andrew Burnstine (Host)

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Abstract

The retail industry has spent years perfecting the “seamless” path to purchase, but we’ve reached a critical breaking point. With US credit card debt soaring to $1.28 trillion, the line between a high-converting user experience and predatory digital architecture has officially blurred.

From EU regulators investigating the “addictive” tactics of fast-fashion giants to the rise of “marketing literacy” among Gen Z, the tide is turning. Consumers are no longer just chasing the next trend; they are actively seeking a way out of the cycle of overconsumption.

Original language	American English
Publisher	The Newscasters' Studio
Media of output	Online
Size	00:17:55
State	Published - Apr 6 2026

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https://thenewscasters.com/podcast/the-cost-of-convenience-retails-1-2-trillion-accountability-crisis/

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