The teen fashion frenzy of the ‘80s was a landmark in consumer culture. Female teens spend $8 billion on fashion. That grew to a $22 billion market with a parental boost. The message was clear: Brands ...

Americans hung up on leasing and went all in on buying their home phones. Some of them were pretty crazy. In an era of shag carpets and lava lamps, Americans were increasingly saying "no" to the ...