Consumer trends: Las Vegas tips, pharmacy shopping, black clothes

· Politics · United States · South Korea

Consumer behavior stories from several markets: a longtime Las Vegas resident says tourists waste money on certain activities, while a Guardian analysis weighs the etiquette of tipping on takeout. In South Korea, the pharmacy has become the latest stop on tourists' shopping trail as beauty appeal extends beyond cosmetics stores to pharmacy shelves. In Singapore, black clothing remains a bestseller across fashion labels for its versatility, and Dictionary.com chose "maxxing" as its word of the year.

Why it matters：Shifting consumer habits across retail, tourism and tipping reflect broader changes in how households spend.

Key points

  • Las Vegas locals say tourists overspend on some activities.
  • South Korean pharmacies are drawing beauty-focused tourists.
  • Dictionary.com named "maxxing" its word of the year.

Sources (original reporting)

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